Airway Laser Surgery: Equipment Options

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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?

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?

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?

At least one minute before using electrocautery or a laser Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using helium in place of nitrogen in gas mixtures?

Reduce the risk of ignition Signup and view all the answers

How can the time to ignition of surgical drapes be increased according to the text?

Lowering oxygen concentrations Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the Mallinckrodt LaserFlex™ endotracheal tube helps alert the surgeon of a rupture?

Tinted with methylene blue Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the second cuff in the Mallinckrodt LaserFlex™ endotracheal tube?

To maintain a secure airway Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative, less expensive method to the specially designed laser-resistant tubes for airway laser surgery?

Endotracheal tubes wrapped in metallic foil Signup and view all the answers

Which material is NOT recommended for wrapping endotracheal tubes due to its vulnerability during airway laser surgery?

Alcohol-based skin preparation solutions Signup and view all the answers

What is a measure to minimize the risk of ignition during airway laser surgery?

Soaking up flammable agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended ventilation strategy for patients undergoing procedures involving electrocautery or laser to the airway?

Ensure the cuff pressure is sufficient to eliminate oxygen leakage into the surgical field Signup and view all the answers

What action should theatre team members take to effectively manage airway fires?

Immediately adopt previously assigned and rehearsed roles Signup and view all the answers

Why are cuffed endotracheal tubes preferred over uncuffed tubes in procedures involving electrocautery?

To reduce the risk of electrocautery-induced fires Signup and view all the answers

What technique is recommended to avoid inadvertent cuff puncture during tracheostomy formation?

Filling cuffs with saline Signup and view all the answers

Why should supplemental oxygen be provided via a closed circuit or secure airway instead of an open circuit?

To minimize the risk of electrocautery-induced fires Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured when placing endotracheal tubes for high-risk procedures involving laser?

Maintaining safe distance from vocal cords and carina Signup and view all the answers

How can leakage from uncuffed endotracheal tubes contribute towards electrocautery-induced fires?

By allowing gases to escape into the oropharynx Signup and view all the answers

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