ET Tubes

Question 1

ET tubes are sized based on their ____________ ___________

Answer 1

I.D. Inside Diameter
2.5 - 30

Question 2

ET tubes can be oro or naso, and can also be cuffed for what 3 advantages

Answer 2

1. Decreased waste gas
2. Decreased aspiration risk
3. Control of anesthesia by decreasing the entry of room air

Question 3

When inflating an ET tube cuff, it’s important to avoid over inflation, since excess tracheal pressure can cause _______________ or _______________

Answer 3

Necrosis or tracheitis

Question 4

Two types of ET tube cuff pressures

Answer 4

1. High vol, low pressure
2. Low vol, high pressure

Question 5

High volume low pressure ET tube cuffs are ideal for what two reasons

Answer 5

1. Conform to tracheal lumen
2. Minimize risk of damage

Question 6

Low volume high pressure ET tube cuffs are less ideal than high volume low pressure, for what two reasons

Answer 6

1. Less conforming
2. Higher risk of tracheal damage

Question 7

ET tube surfaces should be ______________ and discarded if _______________

Answer 7

Slick
Damaged

Question 8

The length of an ET tube should be long enough to go from the mouth to the _______________ ______________

Answer 8

Thoracic inlet

Question 9

An ET tube should not be more than _____ cm beyond the nose. If it is too long, it could create _____________ ______________ or _________________ ________________

Answer 9

2
Dead space
Bronchial intubation

Question 10

When using lasers an ET tube can become a ________________ _________________ so use a non ____________ tube, or wrap/ cover your tube to prevent ___________________

Answer 10

Blow torch
PVC
Combustion