Cricothyrotomy Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

"Can't ventilate, can't intubate" scenario. What is the best way to secure the airway? correct answer: Requires an emergent surgical airway a) surgical cricothyrotomy b) transtracheal jet ventilation tracheostomy and retrograde intubation are not considered emergent airways Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius correct answer: F= (C x 1.8) + 32 What are the best oxygen sources for transtracheal ventilation? correct answer: High pressure O2 sources (TTJV requires psi of at least 25) 1....

DHI Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 vital signs used to assess the patient's health - ANSWER-Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration, Temperature, height, weight, information on personal medical alert tag how/where to check for a pulse during an emergency - ANSWER-2 fingers placed on carotid artery (in neck) For hypoglycemia the 1st line of rescue is - ANSWER-administer glucose gel DMFT is based on how many teeth - ANSWER-28 teeth Required equipment for emergency cart - ANS...

SAEM Exam (2024) || Complete Questions & Answers (Graded A+) SAEM Exam (2024) || Complete Questions & Answers (Graded A+) diagnosis and management - ANSWER - subungual hematoma drane using 18 guage needle and discharge home induction agent of choice when decreased myocardial contractility is a concern - ANSWER - etomidate (Cardioprotective) induction agent known to cause transient adrenal suppression, causing its use in septic patients to be controversial - ANSWER - etomidate po...

Pulmonary artery - Answer One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - Answer ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - Answer Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? - Answer Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency? - Answer SVT Amiodarone would be given in which em...

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 ...

Hypoxia correct answer: Deficiency of oxygen Can result in cardiac dysrhythmia, cardiac arrest, neurologic or brain damage, and ultimately death Will occur more rapidly in children secondary to a diminished respiratory reserve Signs of an airway obstruction and treatment correct answer: choking, gagging, suprasternal notch retraction, labored breathing and rapid pulse initially followed by decreased pulse, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest TX: 1. 100% O2 2. Trendelenburg position...

Physical exam of a 60-year-old male reveals perioral cyanosis with a normal respiratory rate and no use of accessory mus- cles. Chest percussion is resonant; auscultation demonstrates wheezes and coarse rhonchi that change in location and inten- sity after a cough. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. chronic asthma B. chronicbronchitis C. community-acquired pneumonia D. emphysema correct answers The answer is B [Pulmonology]. A. Asthmatics are not cyanotic unless the disease is very sev...

What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? Correct Answer: A=Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Head-to-toe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine?Correct Answer: Assess...

Pulmonary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - CORRECT ANSWER-ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-SVT Amiodarone would ...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - correct answer -Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - correct answer -Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - correct answer -Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - ...