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Oral and Nasal Intub
Airway Care
Indications | Treatments |
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Indications for Nasal Or Oral Intubation | * Provide a patent airway * Access for suctioning * Means for mechanical ventilation * Protect the airway (aspiration, obstruction) * Direct instillation of medication |
Direct instillation Of Medication can be put in ET tube (Cant Get an IV started) | N.A.V.E.L *NARCAN *ATROPINE *VALIUM *VERSED/VALIUM *EPINEPHRINE *LIDOCAINE* |
Procedure in how to medications down the ET tube | Double the normal IV dose and flush with 10mL of saline |
Physiological and Psychological Alternatives HME by pass filtration humidification | provide adequate humidity |
Physiological and Psychological Alternatives Cough less effective | (suction prn) |
Physiological and Psychological Alternatives Disrupt mucus transport | (suction prn) |
Physiological and Psychological Alternatives loss of personal dignity | be supportive |
Physiological and Psychological Alternatives unable to communicate | provide method of communication |
Complications of Intubations | Infection, Cuff pressure, Laryngospasm, Right main stem bronchus intubation, Risk of ventilator acquired pneumonia |
Infection | fever, secretions |
Cuff Pressure > 5mmHg | Vessel = Lymphatic Results = Edema |
Cuff Pressure > 10mmHg | Vessel = Vein Results = Edema |
Cuff Pressure > 20mmHg | Vessel = artery Results = necrosis |
Laryngospasm | most serious complication |
Right Main Stem Intubation | Oral ET tube > 25mmHg |