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What is recommended regarding the surface of surgical instruments to minimize laser beam reflection?
What is recommended regarding the surface of surgical instruments to minimize laser beam reflection?
- Mirrored surfaces
- Highly reflective surfaces
- Transparent surfaces
- Non-reflective (matt) surfaces (correct)
What is a key safety measure when handling the active tip of a laser?
What is a key safety measure when handling the active tip of a laser?
- Visible only when needed
- Kept close to bronchoscopes and endotracheal tubes
- Deactivated after removal from the surgical site (correct)
- Placed directly on the patient when not in use
Why should nitrous oxide be avoided in medical settings?
Why should nitrous oxide be avoided in medical settings?
- It reduces the risk of fire
- It supports combustion as readily as oxygen (correct)
- It is essential for patient recovery
- It enhances surgical procedures
When using electrocautery or a laser, what is the ideal timing for discontinuing supplemental oxygen?
When using electrocautery or a laser, what is the ideal timing for discontinuing supplemental oxygen?
What is the purpose of using helium in place of nitrogen in gas mixtures?
What is the purpose of using helium in place of nitrogen in gas mixtures?
How can the time to ignition of surgical drapes be increased according to the text?
How can the time to ignition of surgical drapes be increased according to the text?
What feature of the Mallinckrodt LaserFlex™ endotracheal tube helps alert the surgeon of a rupture?
What feature of the Mallinckrodt LaserFlex™ endotracheal tube helps alert the surgeon of a rupture?
What is the purpose of the second cuff in the Mallinckrodt LaserFlex™ endotracheal tube?
What is the purpose of the second cuff in the Mallinckrodt LaserFlex™ endotracheal tube?
What is an alternative, less expensive method to the specially designed laser-resistant tubes for airway laser surgery?
What is an alternative, less expensive method to the specially designed laser-resistant tubes for airway laser surgery?
Which material is NOT recommended for wrapping endotracheal tubes due to its vulnerability during airway laser surgery?
Which material is NOT recommended for wrapping endotracheal tubes due to its vulnerability during airway laser surgery?
What is a measure to minimize the risk of ignition during airway laser surgery?
What is a measure to minimize the risk of ignition during airway laser surgery?
What is the recommended ventilation strategy for patients undergoing procedures involving electrocautery or laser to the airway?
What is the recommended ventilation strategy for patients undergoing procedures involving electrocautery or laser to the airway?
What action should theatre team members take to effectively manage airway fires?
What action should theatre team members take to effectively manage airway fires?
Why are cuffed endotracheal tubes preferred over uncuffed tubes in procedures involving electrocautery?
Why are cuffed endotracheal tubes preferred over uncuffed tubes in procedures involving electrocautery?
What technique is recommended to avoid inadvertent cuff puncture during tracheostomy formation?
What technique is recommended to avoid inadvertent cuff puncture during tracheostomy formation?
Why should supplemental oxygen be provided via a closed circuit or secure airway instead of an open circuit?
Why should supplemental oxygen be provided via a closed circuit or secure airway instead of an open circuit?
What should be ensured when placing endotracheal tubes for high-risk procedures involving laser?
What should be ensured when placing endotracheal tubes for high-risk procedures involving laser?
How can leakage from uncuffed endotracheal tubes contribute towards electrocautery-induced fires?
How can leakage from uncuffed endotracheal tubes contribute towards electrocautery-induced fires?
