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Endotracheal Tubes --- correct precise answers ---May be placed
blindly orally, nasally or in tracheostomy site
End of the tube passes through the vocal cords, after which it is
advanced to terminate halfway between the vocal cords and
bifurcation of the trachea.
Important to auscultate the left and right side of the chest as well as
the stomach. Breath sounds should be heard on both sides of the chest
Combitube --- correct precise answers ---Reserved for significant
emergencies
Can be placed blindly
It will ordinarily (80%) of the time end up in the esophagus after
blind placement.
Both cuffs are inflated, can be ventilated through the esophagus or
trachea
, Cricothyrotomy --- correct precise answers ---Quickest and easiest
surgical airway.
Accomplished by making an opening through the thin membrane
between the cricoid and thyroid cartilages of the larynx.
Defibrulator --- correct precise answers ---2 types: Full function or
AED
Full function defibrulator --- correct precise answers ---Paddles/pads
can deliver electrical charges to the patient. Counter-shock is
measured in joules. Only practical definitive treatment for V-fib
AED --- correct precise answers ---Automatically assess cardiac
rhythm
Semi-automatic type- device assess the rhythm and if a shock is
advised, it instructs the operator to deliver.
Automatic type-AED assesses the presence of V-fib and then
automatically delivers the recommended shock on its own.
Most are biphasic- discharge or shock in two directions across the
chest.
Maintenance: testing of paddles, checking and replacing pads