Kind LT-D Airway

Question 1

The distal cuff on a king airway is designed to seal the ________?

Answer 1

Esophagus.

Question 2

The proximal cuff on a king airway is designed to seal the __________?

Answer 2

Oropharynx.

Question 3

The King LT-D airway is designed to be used on patients over ____ft in height?

Answer 3

4 feet

Question 4

Contraindications of a king airway?

Answer 4

• Responsive with intact gag reflex.
• Pt.’s with known esophageal disease.
• Pt.’s who have ingested caustic substances.

Question 5

T or F. The king airway protects airway from regurgitation and aspirations.

Answer 5

False.

Question 6

Problem with king airways when airway pressure is high?

Answer 6

High airway pressures could divert oxygen to the stomach or atmosphere.

Question 7

How should the king LT-D airway be lubricated?

Answer 7

Lubricate only the posterior side of the king airway to prevent blockage of the aperture or aspiration of the lube.

Question 8

Methods to confirm proper positioning of king airway?

Answer 8

Auscultation and verification of CO2 by capnography if available.

Question 9

Once king airway in place what should you do?

Answer 9

Secure it in place.