Exam 2 Airway Equipment: Part 2 (6/27/24) Flashcards
This rigid indirect laryngoscope is stainless steel, lighted stylet with malleable distal tip; and design utilizes eye piece
Shikani Optical Stylet
Describe the importance of the structure designated on the Shikani Optical stylet:
This is an oxygen port that allows for oxygen insufflation if necessary during induction.
During insertion of the Shikani optical stylet, what do we want to ensure to do at all times to avoid injury?
Light pressure, and maintain the tip anteriorly
3 uses of the Shikani Optical Stylet, per lecture.
- Light Wand
- Check ETT placement
- Check placement of DLT
Optical Stylet Advantages:
With the use of an optical stylet the ___ is visualized, making _____ less likely to occur.
With the use of an optical stylet the Trachea is visualized, making Esophageal Intubation less likely to occur.
Advantages and Disadvantages to Optical Stylet use
Increased or Decreased: Use of an Optical Stylet compared to conventional laryngoscopy.
C-spine movement:
Incidence of sore throat:
Visualization of Trachea:
Intubation Times:
Ability to adjust stylet into a precise direction:
C-spine movement: Decreased
Incidence of sore throat: Decreased
Visualization of Trachea: Increased
Intubation Times: Increased
Ability to adjust stylet into a precise direction: Decreased
Optical Stylets cannot be used with ___.
Nasal Intubations
Examples of Video Laryngoscopes:
- Glidescope
- Co-Pilot
- King
- McGrath
Increased or Decreased C-Spine movement with video laryngoscopes?
Decreased C-Spine movement
What are the strongest predictors of failure while using a video laryngoscope?
- Altered neck anatomy (with surgical scar presence)
- Radiation changes
- Presence of a mass
What is the most frequent anesthesia-related claim?
Dental Injury
(Upper Incisors, restored/weak teeth)
Complications of Laryngoscopy:
- Dental Injury
- Cervical Spinal cord injury (Aggressive Head Positioning)
- Damage to “other structures”
- Swallowing/aspirating of foreign body
What “other structures” could be damaged during laryngoscopy?
- Abrasions/Hematomas to the upper lip
- Lingual/hypoglossal nerve injury
- Arytenoid subluxation
- Anterior TMJ dislocation
What are some factors in regard to tracheal tubes that can change the resistance in the breathing system:
* Internal Diameter (MOST!)
* Tube Length
* Configuration changes
* Connectors
What is the reasoning behind having the Internal and external walls be circular?
Decreases Kinking
At which end of the ETT can it be shortened?
Machine End
Because the ETT has a slanted bevel we can view the ___ easier.
Larynx
What is the purpose of the Murphy Eye?
Provides an alternate pathway for gas flow
Advantages/Diasadvantages to RAE tube use
Increased or Decreased with the use of a RAE Tube:
Tube Diameter:
Distance from tip to curve:
Ease of securement:
Ability to pass a suction device or scope:
Airway Resistance:
Tube Diameter: Increased
Distance from tip to curve: Increased
Ease of securement: Increased
Ability to pass suction/scope: Decreased
Airway Resistance: Increased
3 other names for “Armored Tubes”
- Reinforced
- Anode
- Spiral Embedded
With what surgeries may armored tubes be used?
Head, Neck, Tracheal Surgeries
Disadvantages to Armored tube use:
- Need a stylet or forceps
- Difficult to use during nasal intubation
- Cannot be shortened
- Damaged when biting
Your surgeon walks into the OR and says they need to use this fancy new device on the patient’s mouth…
What tube should we use?
What do we fill these tubes with?
Laser-Resistant Tubes
Fill the distal cuff first with saline so it combines with the methylene blue crystals, followed by the proximal cuff.
Where are the tube markings located at?
On the bevel side above the cuff