EXAM 1 FOR RCP 100% VERIFIED REVIEW SOLUTION A+

EXAM 1 FOR RCP 100% VERIFIED REVIEW SOLUTION A+ What are the 4 major indication for an artificial airway? - facilitate suction, protection of airway, relief obstructive airway, and support ventilation What are the sizes for LMA ? - size 5 for adult to size 1 for infant What is the insertion technique for LMA? - no equipment needed. Just lubricate the mask and cuff must be deflate before insertion How to inflate LMA? - Insert 60 cm H20 which causes the mask to rise slightly out of mouth What are the limitations of LMA? - Cannot performed on conscious or semi comatose patient due to gag reflex and ventilating pressure is above 20 cm H20 can cause gastric distension What is a Combitube? - A dual-lumen, dual-cuff airway that can be placed blindly into the esophagus to establish an airway. If inadvertently placed into trachea, it can be used as a temporary ET tube. There are only two sizes: small adult and larger adult. Why is there a dual cuff in combitube? - ... CONTINUES...