More Equipment Failure

Question 1

What are 3 possible causes of ET tube obstruction

Answer 1

1. kinking (rubber and vinyl)
2. Secretions
3. Placement

Question 2

3 Remedies for ET obstruction after checking the bag/ chest and disconnecting

Answer 2

1. Replace
2. Reposition
3. Suction

Question 3

Equipment failure of vaporizers is rare, but could result from what four factors

Answer 3

1. Uncompensated
2. Improper agent
3. Tipping
4. Overfilling

Question 4

Uncompensated vaporizers can cause increased ….

Answer 4

Temp
anesthetic

Question 5

A big equipment problem is leaving the……

Answer 5

Pop off valve closed

Question 6

If a pop off valve is left closed, this increases _______________ in a system that your patient is a part of

Answer 6

Pressure

Question 7

If the pop off valve is left closed, allowing pressure to build up in your circuit, the result is…..

Answer 7

1. Barotrauma lungs
2. Decreased cardiac output

Question 8

When working with the pop off valve, and you have to close it, never…

Answer 8

Take your hand off of it

Question 9

An anesthesia problem that is generally uncommon, but is often blamed for complications is…

Answer 9

Adverse drug response

Question 10

What are 3 ways we minimize the chance of an adverse drug response

Answer 10

1. Specific protocols (minimum data base)
2. Pharmacology
3. Balanced anesthesia