RSI Flashcards
1
Q
RSI
A
Rapid Sequence Intubation
2
Q
RSI is used to manage
A
Upper airway obstruction
3
Q
What is used if intubation is unattainable for an upper airway obstruction
A
Tracheostomy
4
Q
Tracheostomy is performed ______________ the obstruction
A
Below
5
Q
Tracheostomy requires 24 hr care bc the tube can….
A
Occlude or dislodge
6
Q
Do you inflate the cuff for a tracheostomy
A
NO
7
Q
Tracheostomy may clog with blood and mucus… how do we treat this
A
Suction every hour for 10 seconds
8
Q
How often do we remove the tracheostomy tube to clean
A
Every six hours
9
Q
Why don’t we inflate the cuff for a tracheostomy
A
Necrosis
10
Q
When making an incision for a tracheostomy, we never go more than 50% of the width to avoid which 3 structures
A
Vagus nerve
Carotid artery
Jugular vein
