Quiz 2 Flashcards
Mnemonic for tense and relaxing vocal cords
CricoThyroid “cords tense” THyroaRytenoid “they relax”
Mnemonic for abduct/adduct vocal cords
Posterior CricoArytenoid “please come apart” Lateral CricoArytenoid “lets close airway”
Name these structures
Name these structures
What are the unpaired cartilages?
epiglottis, thyroid, cricoid
What are the paired cartilages?
corniculate, cuneiform, arytenoid
What is the LEMON law?
Look at airway, Examine airway, Mallampati, Obstructions, Neck mobility
What are some anatomy features associated with airway complications?
obesity, pregnancy, facial hair, large/jagged teeth, narrow face with high arch palate (small diameter), large tongue, false teeth
What should the thyromental distance be?
5-6 cm or 3 fingerbreadths
What is the PUSH mnemonic for Mallampati?
Class I: Pillars, Uvula, Soft, Hard palates Class II: Uvula, Soft, Hard palate Class III: Soft, and Hard palate Class IV: hard palate
What can you see with different Cormack and Lehane scores?
Grade I: complete glottic opening Grade II: posterior region of glottic opening Grade III: epiglottis only Grade IV: soft palate only
What is the BONES mnemonic?
for difficult mask ventilation- Beard, Obese (BMI >26), No teeth, Elderly (>55), Snoring
What are characteristics with Treacher Collins that make them a difficult airway?
cheek hypoplasia, small mandible
What are some characteristics of Pierre Robins that make them a difficult airway?
mandible hypoplasia (micrognathia), cleft palate, glossoptosis (posteriorly displaced tongue)
What are some characteristics of Goldenhar’s Syndrome that make them a difficult airway?
micrognathia, asymmetry
What is Ludwigs angina?
infection of the airway
What are some airway considerations with penetrating neck trauma?
evidence of injury to air containing structures or vascular injury- use FOB if enough time, if not do RSI with surgeon readily available for possible cric
How do you intubate in a patient with cervical spine injury?
second provider provides in line immobilization (may take off front half of collar)- use Glidescope to prevent movement of neck
What is a consideration for patients with rheumatoid arthritis?
limited head and neck mobility- obtain neck films before surgery if possible
What are some considerations when intubating a patient with intracranial injury?
Avoid sudden increases in ICP- use IV lidocaine, fentanyl, and beta blockers if needed
What is a consideration with intraocular injury?
need to use defasciculation dose if using succs, as succs can increase IOP
What are some indications for an awake intubation?
history of difficult intubation, finding on H&P (neck mass, limited mouth opening), risk of aspiration, trauma, neuro case with halo/cervical collar
What are the essential features of RSI?
preoxygenation, administration of predetermined induction dose, succs/roc, application of cricoid pressure, avoidance of PPV until airway secured
What is a modified RSI?
uses gentle PPV (may be needed in cases of limited respiratory reserves or those with large beards)
Why is cricoid pressure used and what is it?
used in patients with full stomach, GERD, pregnancy, trauma, emergency case- pressure to cricoid cartilage with thumb and first finger to occlude the esopaghus
What is the BURP maneuver?
backward, upward, rightward pressure- it is NOT cricoid pressure
Should you apply cricoid pressure before or after loss of consciousness?
before, because loss of consciousness and NMBs relax the upper esophageal sphincter
Does cricoid pressure decrease lower esophageal pressure?
yes, cricoid pressure mimics food bolus
What should you keep peak airway pressures below when using an LMA?
20 cmH2O
What are some contraindications to LMA?
obesity, high pulmonary pressures, GERD, surgical positions, airway avoidance
What are some benefits to using an iGel?
easy insertion, reduced trauma, superior seal, integral bite block, non inflatable cuff, can use for bronchoscopy
Describe the combitube
Double lumen, placed blindly- lungs can be inflated no matter where the tip is, usual placement of tip is in the esophagus, may offer protection against aspiration when both balloons inflated
What are some contraindications to using a Combitube?
intact gag reflex, prolonged use, esophageal disease, ingestion of caustic substances
When do you know you’re in the trachea when using the Trachlight?
should have well defined, circumscribed glow below thyroid prominence