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Airway Management Therapuetics and diagnositcs

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show Insert and maintain artificial airways. Proficient in airway clearance. Assist physcicians in performing procedures related to airway management.  
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show Pharyngeal airways Tracheal airways  
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What are the two types of pharyngeal airways?   show
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What are the two types of tracheal airways?   show
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show between the lips and teeth  
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The Oropharyngeal airway is made of   show
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What are the components of an oropharyngeal airway?   show
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What are the indications of an OPA?   show
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show A conscious patient due to gag reflex  
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show laryngospasm/cough vomiting/aspiration (do not tape in place) Airway obstruction lip or tongue damage dental damage.  
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You should never place an OPA in the presense of a   show
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When you place an OPA you can   show
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The OPA is sized from   show
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What are the most common OPA sizes for the adult airway   show
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What are the two types of OPA   show
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The Berman OPA has a   show
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show Center air channel  
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The OPA rests at   show
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show facilitate bag mask ventilation  
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show OPA  
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show nasal trumpet  
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show into the nose and rests behind the tongue just above the epiglottis  
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The NPA is made of   show
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All NPA's have a   show
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The bevel on the NPA assists with   show
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show 1. increase effectiveness of bag/mask ventillation 2. aid with suctioning and bronchoscopy. 3. management of facial anomolies 4. eliminates risk of oral damage.  
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What are the complications of an NPA   show
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The NPA is better tolerated by a   show
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show the adult population  
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show seizure patients and is good to assist in NTS  
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show you should be mindful if the patient is on anticoagulant therapy  
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show flange  
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How do you size an NPA?   show
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The NPA is sized in French and normal is   show
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The nasopharyngeal airway is placed like so   show
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show mouth or nose thru the glottis and into the trachea.  
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show 1. To bypass an upper airway obstruction. 2. To protect the airway from aspiration. 3. To apply positive pressure ventilation. 4. To aid clearance of secretions 5. To deliver high oxygen concentrations.  
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You can instill drugs down an ET tube.   show
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show Narcan Atropine Valium/Versed Epinephrine Lidocaine  
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What are the advantages of oral intubation?   show
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What are the disadvantages of oral intubation?   show
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show fast  
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The hazards of oral intubation include   show
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The ET Tube sized in   show
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The centimeter markings indicate the   show
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show ridgitity  
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show 8 mm  
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An adult female   show
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You should aim not to go below   show
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During nasal intubation the tube is   show
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The advantages of nasal intubation   show
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show nasal/paranasal complications more difficult to perform Spontaneous breathing is required for procedure (for blind) Smaller tube is necessary difficulty suctioning increased airflow resistance increased WOB difficulty passing bronchoscope  
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show Mcintosh  
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show 3 or 4 for adults  
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The Mcintosh is not typically used in   show
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show vellecula space and indirectly picks up the epiglttis  
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show the straight blade  
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The miller should directly lift the   show
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show neonates  
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The average adult size is the   show
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Difficult intubations are reported in   show
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show 1% of intubations  
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show supraglotic structures, laryngeal inlet, vocal cords  
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show epiglottis, laryngeal inlet, posterior aryepiglottic folds  
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show epiglottis only  
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show epiglottis not visable  
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The Lemon Law   show
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Obesity   show
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Facial hair   show
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show Hide airway, obscure tube passage  
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Jagged teeth   show
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show mouth open (3 fingers) Mentum to hyoid (3 fingers) Floor of mouth to thyroid cartilage (2 fingers)  
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show allows for insertion of tube/laryngoscope  
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show predicts ability to lift tongue into mandible  
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show if high larynx, airway tucked underbase of tongue hard to visualize  
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show with patient seated extend neck, open mouth, stick out tonge. Visualize base of tonge, facial pillars, uvula, pharynx  
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show Angioedema Hematoma Dentures (remove dentures)  
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Neck mobility?   show
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The neck mobility   show
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Endotracheal Tube is semirigid and made out of   show
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Endrol Tube   show
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show 15 mm adaptor Pilot balloon spring loaded valve murpheys eye radiopaque strip  
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show shows cuff integrity  
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show allows for collateral ventillation  
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The spring loaded valve   show
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show Carlens tube  
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The Double lumen tube is more difficult to insert and usually uses a   show
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show longer suction catheter causes increased airway resistance used for unilateral lung disease used for thoracic surger has a double lumen cuff  
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The EVAC tube   show
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The EVAC tube   show
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What are the supplies for oral intubation?   show
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show always have extra batteries and bulbs  
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show adds rigidity to the tube also called Bougie  
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show Cricoid presssure for the anterior vocal cords  
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Where should the cuff on the ETT rest?   show
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show 2-4 cm above the carina  
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show 21-23 cm at the lip  
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How long should you hyperinflate and hyperoxygenate for the oral intubation procedure?   show
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show Magill forceps for direct visualization only.  
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show Direct- supine blind (fowlers position)  
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During a blind nasal intubation procedure you will hear a harsh cough and then   show
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How do you confirm placement of the airway?   show
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show the most accurate way to confirm placement  
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show position in the airway  
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show Direct airway visualization minimal neck movement may overcome difficult view useful in disrupted airway durable, sturdy instruments  
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show Expensive expertise requires practice visual field easily impaired by blood and secretions. not readily available  
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show minimal neck movement useful adjunct to laryngoscopy portable and inexpensive usable in bloody airway provides definitive airway  
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show blind technique may damage airway usually requires darkened room expertise requires practice  
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show 7 days  
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What are the indications of a tracheotomy?   show
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A tracheotomy is performed by   show
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What are the advantages of the tracheotomy?   show
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show Surgical procedure hemorrhage SQ emphysema pneumothorax pneumomediastinum permanent scar  
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Where is the tracheotomy usually done?   show
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What are the two types of tracheotomy methods?   show
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show has less complications minimal scaring ETT not removed until placement  
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show PVC Rigid  
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show American society for testing and materials  
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show 8 & 6 Even sizes  
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The trache is no more than 2/3 to 3/4   show
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What are the parts of the tracheostomy tube?   show
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show when there is no major concern about aspiration or being able to protect airway  
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show facilitate speech be cuffed or uncuffed inner cannula must also be fenestrated  
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The metal tracheostomy tube is called the   show
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show long term use sleep apnea obesity can clip on 15 mm adaptor/cuff  
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What are the complications of intubation during the procedure?   show
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What are the complications of intubation while tube is in place?   show
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What are the complications of intubation post extubation?   show
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What is the number one complication post extubation?   show
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Complications may sometimes occur   show
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Airway trauma can occur as   show
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show glottis and vocal cord swelling laryngeal and vocal cord ulcerations vocal cord polyps and granulomas vocal cord paralysis laryngeal stenosis  
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Tracheal lesions   show
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show a rapid sequence intubation  
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show Sedative (Versed, Valium, Propofol) Paralytic (succynlcholine) lidocaine (anti arythmic  
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The RSI is given to   show
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show cuff is inflated  
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show cuff  
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The methelyne blue test checks for   show
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show common trache brand name  
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The tracheal button   show
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show Pulls air out to deflate, reinflates on its own  
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show 4-5 cc h20 into cuf  
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What are the benefits of a bivona cuff?   show
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The Bivona may not be the best choice in the case of   show
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Overweight patients can benefit from the   show
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What are some airway damage indicators?   show
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Checking cuff pressures must be done during   show
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Minimal Occluding Volume (MOV)   show
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MOV   show
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show 1. Take out air until you hear leak. 2. Put air back till you don't hear it. 3. Pull out till you hear a slight leak at peak pressure of every breath.  
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The most common suction catheter size   show
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show (Inside Diameter *3.14)/2 Do not round up  
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How to determine suction catheter size Method 2   show
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How do you prevent airway trauma?   show
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Airway maintenance   show
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What do you need to secure ETT?   show
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What do you need to secure tracheostomy?   show
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show 2-4 cm above the carina.  
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show Size and cm markings  
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show 2-13 percent. #1 contributing factor: lack of secure placement  
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The Ideal method for securing ETT   show
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ETT securing tips.   show
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What are the 2 classifcation of cuffs?   show
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When maintaining cuff pressure, it is important to   show
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show 20-25 mm HG  
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show less than 20 mm Hg or less than 25 cmH20  
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show minimal leak technique or minimal occluding volume technique to inflate the cuff  
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What are alternative cuffs used to prevent overinflation?   show
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The Lanze cuff has   show
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How can you tell if patient has retention of secretions?   show
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What are the types of suctioning methods?   show
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show whistle tip (most common) coude catheter (angled end) red robin (less rigid) Ring tip (prevents damage)  
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show hypoxemia bradycardia atelectasis airway trauma bronchospasm contamination of lower resp. tract arrhythmias increased icp (coughing) preferential suctioning of right pronchus.  
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A leukins trap is used   show
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show 100% at body temp; 44 mg/L  
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Heat humidification systems to   show
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Provide at least   show
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Decreased humidity will mean   show
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show decreased ciliary function  
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What are some common types of humidification systems?   show
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What are reasons for increased infection risk?   show
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show consistently wash hands between patients. Prevent retained secretions use sterile technique when suctioning keep airways clear decrease pharyngeal aspiration  
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What are some ways of communicating using alternative methods?   show
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Tracheostomy patients may benefit from   show
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show tube obstruction cuff leak accidental extubation  
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What are examples of tube obstruction?   show
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What are clinical signs of an airway emergency?   show
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In preparation for airway emergency   show
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show reposition the head/neck  
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show use an OPA or bite block  
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show deflate/reinflate try to pass suction catheter to determine if cuff is herniated  
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show reposition the airway and head/neck  
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In the event of a mucus plug   show
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show stick ett down the trache. Put gauze over stoma and bag  
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show extubation  
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Extubation is the   show
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What are indications of extubation   show
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show 5-15% of cases  
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show intubate  
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show make sure the underlying cause is resolved. Check hemodynamics, ABG/Lab values, wean drugs  
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show the removal of the tracheostomy tube  
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Decannulation requires the use of   show
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show A tracheal button  
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show swallowing ability  
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show blind  
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The LMA is for   show
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show larynx  
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show less complicated than ETT and requires ventilating pressures of less than 20 cm H20 for a good seal  
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The main sizes for adult LMA's are   show
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The Esophageal obturator (EOA)   show
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The EOA   show
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show is used in place of an EOA insert tube, inflate both cuffs  
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show esophageal placement  
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show thorough assessment to determine placement. Must ventilate through appropriate lumen  
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The ETT exchanger is inserted through the   show
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Oxygen can be   show
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The Esophageal-Tracheal Combitube is inflated as such   show
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For impossible intubation, the ett is thread over a guidewire in   show
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Regrograde intubation   show
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show definitive airway minimal neck movement does not require full mouth open  
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Disadvantages of retrograde   show
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Average NTS catheter size   show
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What are supplies for tracheostomy care?   show
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show suction patient insert clean or new inner cannula clean stoma site replace dressings and ties auscultate chest  
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To reduce inflammation post extubation you can give   show
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show 40% before extubation  
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To check for swelling prior to extubation you can   show
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show scar tissue  
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show softening  
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stenosis   show
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tracheoinnominate fistula is   show
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