Supraglottic Airway Medical Directive Flashcards
1
Q
SGA
What are the indications for the supraglottic airway MD?
A
Need for ventilatory assistance or airway control;
AND
Other airway management is ineffective.
2
Q
What are the conditions for SGA insertion?
A
Other: Absent gag reflex
3
Q
What are the contraindications to SGA insertion?
A
- Airway obstructed by a foreign object
- Known esophageal disease (varices)
- Trauma to the oropharynx
- Caustic ingestion
4
Q
What is the maximum number of attempts at SGA insertion?
A
2
5
Q
What is the primary method of confirming SGA placement?
A
ETCO2 (Waveform
capnography)
6
Q
What are the secondary methods of confirming SGA placement?
A
- ETCO2 (Non-waveform device)
- Auscultation
- Chest rise
6
Q
What are the secondary methods of confirming SGA placement?
A
- ETCO2 (Non-waveform device)
- Auscultation
- Chest rise
7
Q
How many secondary methods of SGA placement confirmation must be used if the primary method is unavailable?
A
2
8
Q
What are the clinical considerations the SGA MD?
A
- An attempt at supraglottic airway insertion is defined as the insertion of the supraglottic airway into the mouth.
- Confirmation of supraglottic airway must use ETCO2 (Waveform capnography). If waveform capnography is not available or is not working, then at least 2 secondary methods must be used.
