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Conditions that require airway management - Answer-airway compromise

respiratory failure

need to protect the airway



Which conditions indicate inability to protect the airway? - Answer-risk for aspiration

coma

lack of gag reflex

inability to cough



Purpose of a nasal airway - Answer-suctioning



Standard size for ETT - Answer-male- 8.0

female- 7.0



Standard size for adapters on ETT - Answer-15 mm



What is the purpose of a Murphy's eye on an ETT? - Answer-to ensure gas flow if the main port
becomes obstructed

, What is the purpose of a cuff on artificial airways? - Answer-to prevent aspiration by sealing off the
lower airway



What is the purpose of a pilot balloon on ETT and trachs? - Answer-to prevent overinflation of the cuff



Proper placement of ETT above the carina? - Answer-3-5 cm



Procedure of choice for a tracheal airway in an emergency - Answer-intubation



Intubation equipment - Answer--oxygen flowmeter and tubing

-suction apparatus

-flexible sterile suction catheters

-sterile gloves

-yankauer

-manual resuscitation bag and mask

-colorimetric carbon dioxide detector

-oropharyngeal airways

-layrngoscope with assorted blades

-ETTs (3 appropriate sizes)

-tongue depressor

-stylet

-stethoscope

-tape or tube holder

-10/12 ml syringe

-lubricating gel

-Magill forceps

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