Key terms for FINAL

Question 1

what are the heliox concentrations?

Answer 1

He:O2::70:30
He:O2::80:20

(based on density)

Question 2

be sure to look at the flow volume loops

Answer 2

flow volume loops – look at these

Question 3

what position would you place the patient in for laproscopic nephrectomy?

Answer 3

lateral decubitus

Question 4

what actions are associated with effort closure of the larynx?

Answer 4

Coughing
Lifting
Defecation
Parturition

Question 5

look at the C-spine cards re: anatomy

Answer 5

Do it !!!!

Question 6

how long is the human larynx

Answer 6

approx 5 cm

Question 7

who developed the LMA?

Answer 7

Dr. Brain, British anesthesiologist, London Hospital, 1981

Question 8

inflation volumes for LMA?

Answer 8

(Size - 1) x 10

i.e. size 5 = 40 mL of air

Question 9

what is Dr. Hall’s preset ETT cuff volume?

Answer 9

6 mL

Question 10

what is the Mueller maneuver?

Answer 10

After a forced expiration, an attempt at inspiration is made with closed mouth and nose, whereby the negative pressure in the chest and lungs is made very subatmospheric; the reverse of Valsalva manoeuvre.

This technique is designed to look for collapsed sections of airways such as the trachea and upper airways. In this maneuver, the patient attempts to inhale with his mouth closed and his nostrils plugged, which leads to a collapse of the airway.

Question 11

Which lobe is occluded by Right main stem intubation

Answer 11

Right upper lobe (RUL) bronchus