Surgical Cric Flashcards
1
Q
What size ET tube should be used?
A
5.5 or 6
2
Q
What five things are need for Cric?
A
scalpel, bougie, ETT tube, Trach hook, combat gauze
3
Q
Below what age is a surgical cric contraindicated and a needle cric is recommended
A
Children less than 10
4
Q
hyperextend the pts neck, you can do this by
A
Placing towel between shoulder blades or under PTS neck
5
Q
Which way is the first cut and how long?
A
Vertical 3-4 Cm
6
Q
After vertical cut, how long should your horizontal cut be?
A
1.5 CM
7
Q
Unilateral breath sounds mean what?
A
Either the tube is past the carina or pt has a pneumothorax
