Fisdap Airway Exam Mid East
Significance of stomach distension, and rapidly decreased ETCO2 after successful intubation - correct answer-Tube was placed into oesophagus Method to RAPIDLY confirm that a stoma is clear (direct laryngoscopy, suction, removing inner cannula) * - correct answer-remove inner catheter to see that its clear Methods to clear tracheostomy tubes - correct answer-3 ml of saline and suction. "Maximum allowable time" for intubation attempts. - correct answer-30 seconds with oxygenation between attempts Indications and contraindications for nasotracheal intubation - correct answer-Indications: Breathing spontaneously but require definitive airway management. Responsive patients and patients with an altered mental status and an intact gag reflex who are in respiratory failure. Contraindications: patients that should receive orotracheal intubation, head trauma, and possible midface fractures.
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