midterm - ETT and TT

Question 1

Sizes: Infants and Neonates

Answer 1

• under 1000g = 2.5mm
• 1000-2000g = 3mm
• 2000-3000g = 3.5mm
• 3000-4000g = 3.5-4mm

Question 2

Sizes: Adults

Answer 2

• average female: 7.5mm
• average male: 8mm
• depth of insertion: 22-24cm

Question 3

Specialty ETT’s

Answer 3

1. hi-lo evac
2. taper guard evac
3. SACETT
4. KIMVENT MICROCUFF
5. KIMVENT MICROCUFF subglottic suctioning
6. telefax ISIS HVT
7. Endotrol/trigger tube
8. rae/pre-formed
9. foam
10. lanz

Question 4

Tracheostomy Tubes (TT)

Answer 4

1. regular cuffed
2. suctionaid
3. adjustable
4. proximal or distal extension
5. foam cuff
6. laryngectomy (not true TT)