Endotracheal Intubation

Question 1

What is the best way to deliver inhalant aesthetics? (4)

Answer 1

1. open airway
2. accurate administration of anesthesia
3. controlled ventilation of lungs
4. prevent aspiration of debris into lungs

Question 2

What are the possible complications for endotracheal intubation? (6)

Answer 2

1. esophageal intubation
2. oral trauma
3. tracheitis
4. tracheal necrosis and stenosis
5. endobronchial intubation
6. laryngospasms

Question 3

What happens when the endotracheal tube goes into the esophagus? (3)

Answer 3

1. gastric distension
2. vomiting
3. animal wakes up

Question 4

How can Esophageal intubation be confirmed? (3)

Answer 4

1. check for leaks around tube
2. will take a lot of air to fill cuff
3. Palpation

Question 5

What is Endobronchial intubation? (2)

Answer 5

1. end of tube will be in one of the mainstream bronchus

2. gas is only going to 1/2 of the lung field

Question 6

What can endobronchial intubation cause?

Answer 6

Hypoxia

Question 7

What is Laryngospasm? (2)

Answer 7

1. Sustained contraction of laryngeal muscles causes closure of glottis
2. caused by irritation

Question 8

How is laryngospasm prevented?

Answer 8

Use lidocaine (especially in cats)

Question 9

How is laryngospasm treated?

Answer 9

Administration of pure oxygen using a mask