Oral Intubation Flashcards
1
Q
When performing oral intubation, the blade should be inserted in order to move the tongue in which direction?
A
Towards the left
2
Q
A Mac blade is inserted into what anatomical portion of the mouth?
A
Vallecula
3
Q
A Miller blade is inserted into what anatomical portion of the mouth?
A
The tube is placed under the epiglottis
4
Q
What four things can be used to confirm ET tube placement?
A
- Bilateral breath sounds
- ETCO 2 detector
- Absence of epigastric sounds
- Positive SPO 2
5
Q
How many cc of air should be inflated into the cuff?
A
5-10
6
Q
Deep into tracheal suctioning should be performed with what technique?
A
Sterile technique
7
Q
How many intubation attempts are paramedics allowed before advancing to the failed intubation protocol?
A
2
8
Q
What are the 4 indications for oral intubation?
A
- GCS less than 8
- Coma
- Respiratory arrest
- Cardiac arrest
9
Q
When using deep tracheal suctioning, what or the catheter sizes for each ET tube?
A
- 0-8fr
- 0-7.0-10fr
- 0-12fr
- 0-14fr
