DAANCE: all modules Questions and Answers Already Graded A

DAANCE: all modules Questions and Answers Already Graded A Pulmonary artery One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency? SVT Amiodarone would be given in which emergency? V. Tach What medications can be given for a sever case of hyperventilation? Versed, Valium, or Propofol PVC's are treated with which medicine? Lidocaine Epi is given in which two emergencies? V. Fib and asystole Max dose of epi for cardiovascular disease pt .04mg A beta blocker would be given in which emergency? Hypertension A fluid bolus of NS and ephedrine can be given with what emergency? Hypotension What medications are used to treat malignant hypothermia? Dantrolene, IV cold saline (not Ringer's) Nasopharyngeal airway When tongue is obstructing airway. Tube is lubricated and passed through the nose into nasal cavity. Sits in oropharynx behind tongue. Well tolerated and can be used on awake pts. Oropharyngeal airway Also placed to position tongue in more anterior position. Often interfere with intra oral procedures. Not tolerated well with awake pts. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Device that sits over top of larynx. Can be placed blindly. Does not protect against aspiration. Inflated with 30cc to create seal. Endotracheal intubation End of tube passes through vocal cords and terminates half way between vocal cords and bifurcation of trachea. Important to listen to both lungs after placement. May or May not be cuffed. Combitube Generally used for specific emergencies. Both cuffs inflated. Pts predisposed to bronchospasm Allergies, asthma, copd, bronchitis Bronchospasm Generalized contraction of smooth muscles of small bronchi and bronchioles in lungs causing restriction of air flow of air to and from lungs. Maximum dose of epi for healthy pt .2mg