RAE tubes

Question 1

what are some relative contradictions for a RAE tube

Answer 1

large nasal polyps
suspected nasal foreign bodies
recent nasal surgery
upper neck hematoma or infection
history of frequent episodes of epistaxis
prosthetic heart valves (increase infection risk due to introduction of nasal flora)

Question 2

When do we use Nasal RAE

Answer 2

• maxillofacial and dental procedures.
• with small mouth masses or lesions
• trismus

Question 3

list the absolute contraindication of nasal RAE

Answer 3

• suspected epiglottis
• midface instability
• coagulopathy (hemorrhage risk)
• basil skull fracture
• apnea or respiratory arrest

Question 4

Nasal RAE complications

Answer 4

• epistaxis
• damage to nasal cavity
• aspiration
• vagal stimulation
• laryngospasm
• vocal cord damage
• infection
• pneumothorax

Question 5

What is a Dual lumen ETT?

Answer 5

isolates only lung for specific situation such as surgeries, contamination risk prevention, bronchial lavage, different ventilatory patterns for both lungs.

Question 6

CPAP stands for

Answer 6

Continuous positive airway pressure. Useful in dual lumen ETT, to maintain non-ventilated lung

Question 7

endobronchial blocker

Answer 7

blocks one lung while other is being ventilated

Question 8

armored tube

Answer 8

stainless steel imbedded in plastic ( prevents kinking)
soft and flexible (may require stylet)
is apply on patients that have head and neck surgeries or neurosurgery

Question 9

Endotrol ETT

Answer 9

ETT with loop attached to plastic cable that can help bend it while intubating

Question 10

EDD ( esophageal detection device)

Answer 10

great for checking ETT placement

- consist of squeezing a bulb or a syringe and waiting for this one to re inflate. provides instant feedback