NBRC Airway Care 2

Question 1

When assessing the Thyromental distance, what are you measuring? What is the normal measurement in centimeters and in fingers?

Answer 1

Distance between the mandible and the anterior neckline.
6.5 cm or 3 fingers
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Question 2

How long are you supposed to hyperoxygenate a patient before attempting an intubation?

Answer 2

2 min with 100% O2

Question 3

How often are you supposed to measure cuff pressure?

Answer 3

Every 4-6 hours.

Question 4

After you intubate, what’s the FIRST way to assess correct tube positioning?

Answer 4

Visualization.

Question 5

What size needle do you use for a needle cricothyrotomy?
What size syringe?
What size ET tube do you use?

Answer 5

14 gauge
3 ml syringe
Size 7 ET tube

Question 6

There are four landmarks assessed in the Mallampati score. What are they?
If you can see all four, what is the Mallampati score?

Answer 6

Soft Palate, Uvula, Fauces, and Pillars.

Class 1 if you can see all four.