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show inserted to maintain patent air passage in pt whose air way has become or may become obstructed  
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Reasons for artificial airways (4)   show
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show endotrachel, tracheostomy, permanent tracheostomy  
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Types of synthetic trachs (4)   show
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Purposes of cuff (3)   show
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show whole on both sides so air can come past tube and be able to talk  
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show lost cough reflux, reduction of ability to speak normally, lose all fx or features that normal upper respiratory passage can do - normal person has warming and humidifying upon inhalation and track doesnt have that  
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show obstruction below trach (end) & tube itself, expulsion of tube (use hemastat), itis & infection, pneumothorax, hemorrhage,ischemia & necrosis which leads to fistula formation, aspiration of secretions, cardiac arrest d/t anoxia from prolonged suctioning  
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Purposes for suctioning (4)   show
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Cleaning trachs purposes (3)   show
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Signs death is near (10)   show
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signs of circulatory collapse (4)   show
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For removal of life support the following has to happen (4)   show
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Rigor mortis   show
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show post mortum cooling, temp will decrease 1 degree C per hr until reaches room temp  
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Liver mortis   show
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show b/c of bacteria in body - works away at tissue until it becomes liquidified - heat increases the process  
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Post mortum care purposes (2)   show
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Pt rights for dying (6)   show
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