Random Flashcards
How long does it take for a stoma to contract?
A few hours
Which kind of patients would you most likely see a stoma in?
Patients who have had a laryngectomy (removal of larynx) or tracheostomy (surgical opening into the trachea)
How many mL of sterile saline should be injected down the trachea through the stoma (during suction)
3mL
How do you measure a nasogastric or orogastric tube to a patient?
Measure form the epigastrium to the angle of the jaw and then to the tip of the nares
What should you encourage the patient to do while insertion of pro/nasogastric tube?
Swallow
What is the formula used to calculate the delivery time of oxygen in minutes?
tank life in minutes= (gauge pressure SUBTRACTED BY safe residual pressure) DIVIDED BY oxygen delivered in litres per minute MULTIPLIED BY content
How many litres is a D tank?
400L
What is the constant of a D tank?
.16
How may litres is an M tank?
3450L
T or F: Air will travel the path of most resistance?
False. Air will travel the path of least resistance
What ventilation technique is not utilized by paramedics in Canada? Why?
Mouth to mouth ventilation, because of its potential for exposing either the rescuer or the patient to communicable diseases through contact with blood or other body fluids
What percent of oxygen will a patient receive when given mouth to mouth or mouth to nose ventilation?
17%
What is the capacity of an adult BVM?
1500mL
What is the capacity of a neonate/infant BMV?
450mL
Who should you never used mechanical ventilators on?
Children less than 5 years old (under 20kg)
