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wwallace RT2 suctioning

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Whistle tip catheter   show
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What is the advantage of an eye or port in a catheter   show
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Coude tip   show
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Argyle aeroflow catheter   show
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show catheter in sealed plastic for protection, distal end is attached to modified aerosol T proximal to control valve, replace ea 24 hrs, used on vent  
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Besides convenience, why is a closed suction system used   show
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show hard plastic catheter specifically for oropharynx suctioning  
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Oropharyngeal airway   show
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show with tip up, rotate 180 degrees as it goes in  
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Why and how is correct sizing important in oropharyngeal airway   show
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Why is oropharyngeal airway not tolerated by conscious pt   show
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show soft rubber tube placed in one of the nares, used in a conscious and semiconscious pt when tongue or soft tissue is causing obstruction  
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What is a nasal trumpet   show
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What size nasal trumpet is best   show
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show to small may not correct airway obstruction, proper fit should rest at base of tongue, to large may cause larynex to block airway  
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What is a suction regulator   show
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show -100 to -120  
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What is the suction pressure for Peds   show
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show -60 to -80  
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show primary is to remove secretions, maintain a patent airway in the presence of evidence of secretions audible and physical ie: crackles, rhonchi, diminished BS, obstruction, CSR with opacity, tachycardia, tactile fremitis, spo2  
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show occlude nasal passages, nasal bleeding, Epiglottitis or croup, acute head face or neck injury, bleeding disorder, laryngospasm, irritable airway, upper resp tract infection  
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What is a Lukens trap   show
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show coude tip  
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show hypoxia or hypoxemia  
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Hazards of suctioning are   show
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How can suctioning cause atelectasis   show
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Assessment of need for suctioning   show
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Why can suctioning cause bradycardia   show
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Assessment of outcome   show
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Pt monitoring during suctioning should include   show
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show 10 to 15  
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show sterile catheter, gloves and basin  
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Equipment preparation for suctioning includes   show
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show every 72 hours, be sure to date when opening  
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What is position of pt for suctioning   show
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How do we prevent hypoxemia in suctioning   show
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show helps to avoid hypoxemia and vagal stimulation in vented pts  
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show 8 to 10 inches or until pt coughs  
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show application of vacuum should be no longer than 15 seconds  
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Artificial airway aspiration   show
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How much saline is instilled in artificial airway if secretions are thick   show
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show between each pass  
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How do you estimate the size of a suction catheter   show
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RTT ready to suction pt but no suction, what might be problem   show
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show stop, give 100 % O2, once stable continue suction  
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show rotate catheter, do not exede reconmended pressure, use largest cath possible with out going over 1/2  
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