Endotracheal intubation part 2

Question 1

What 3 things can a magill forceps (long handled forceps) do

Answer 1

1. to manipulate endotracheal tube tip
2. removal of foreign objects
3. Nasal intubation

Question 2

What equipment is used to help support the insertion of a endotracheal tube

Answer 2

Stylete

Question 3

What are two stylets used for endotracheal intubation

Answer 3

fiberoptic bronchoscope and light wand

Question 4

What piece of equipment is used for difficult intubation where the Laryngeal opening cannot be visualized

Answer 4

Gum elastic Bougie (GEB)

Question 5

For intubation what piece of equipment is primarily used to provide patient airway and is a safe and easy connection for mechanical
ventilation

Answer 5

endotracheal tubes

Question 6

The standard opening size of a endotracheal tube connector is

Answer 6

15mm

Question 7

A endotracheal tube is only inserted until the cuff passes completely through the

Answer 7

vocal cords

Question 8

With is Poiseuille’s Law related to intubation If radius is decreased by 16% (roughly from a 6.0-mm ID to a 5.0-mm ID tube) how is the resistance effects

Answer 8

Resistance is doubled