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What is the primary goal of airway management?
What is the primary goal of airway management?
In which medical settings is airway management particularly vital?
In which medical settings is airway management particularly vital?
Which of the following complications can arise from poor airway management?
Which of the following complications can arise from poor airway management?
Which technique is primarily used in mechanically ventilated patients to maintain a clear airway?
Which technique is primarily used in mechanically ventilated patients to maintain a clear airway?
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What can be a severe consequence of failure in airway management?
What can be a severe consequence of failure in airway management?
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What is the preferred outcome of effective airway management?
What is the preferred outcome of effective airway management?
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Why is suctioning important in airway management?
Why is suctioning important in airway management?
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Which of the following best describes airway management?
Which of the following best describes airway management?
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What is the maximum recommended range for tracheal tube cuff pressure?
What is the maximum recommended range for tracheal tube cuff pressure?
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Which method is considered the most accurate for confirming tube placement after intubation?
Which method is considered the most accurate for confirming tube placement after intubation?
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When should an uncuffed tracheostomy tube be used?
When should an uncuffed tracheostomy tube be used?
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What percentage of intubated patients experience unplanned extubation?
What percentage of intubated patients experience unplanned extubation?
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What equipment does the acronym SOAPME refer to in the context of intubation?
What equipment does the acronym SOAPME refer to in the context of intubation?
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What is a common complication following extubation?
What is a common complication following extubation?
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What is a primary method to fix kinking of an endotracheal tube?
What is a primary method to fix kinking of an endotracheal tube?
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What should be done before extubation?
What should be done before extubation?
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Which situation warrants consideration for a tracheostomy?
Which situation warrants consideration for a tracheostomy?
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How can you measure cuff pressure effectively?
How can you measure cuff pressure effectively?
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Which maneuver is appropriate for establishing airway patency in cases of suspected neck trauma?
Which maneuver is appropriate for establishing airway patency in cases of suspected neck trauma?
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What should be used to secure a tracheostomy tube?
What should be used to secure a tracheostomy tube?
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What action should a clinician take in the event of a herniated cuff?
What action should a clinician take in the event of a herniated cuff?
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What is the primary purpose of sputum sampling?
What is the primary purpose of sputum sampling?
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Which device is an example of an artificial airway?
Which device is an example of an artificial airway?
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In which situation would intubation be most appropriate?
In which situation would intubation be most appropriate?
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What is the main purpose of securing an artificial airway device?
What is the main purpose of securing an artificial airway device?
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Which method is NOT used to confirm the proper placement of an endotracheal tube?
Which method is NOT used to confirm the proper placement of an endotracheal tube?
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What is the significance of tracheostomy care?
What is the significance of tracheostomy care?
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Which action is NOT typically part of troubleshooting airway management complications?
Which action is NOT typically part of troubleshooting airway management complications?
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What does a pharyngeal airway primarily do?
What does a pharyngeal airway primarily do?
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When is a cricothyroidotomy typically performed?
When is a cricothyroidotomy typically performed?
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Which complication is NOT associated with the use of an artificial airway?
Which complication is NOT associated with the use of an artificial airway?
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What is the first step in the process of extubation?
What is the first step in the process of extubation?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for inserting an artificial airway?
Which of the following is a contraindication for inserting an artificial airway?
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Why is regular clearance of respiratory secretions important for patients with an artificial airway?
Why is regular clearance of respiratory secretions important for patients with an artificial airway?
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What is the primary purpose of inflating the cuff of an endotracheal tube?
What is the primary purpose of inflating the cuff of an endotracheal tube?
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What is a contraindication for using an oropharyngeal airway?
What is a contraindication for using an oropharyngeal airway?
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What is the advantage of using a nasopharyngeal airway compared to an oropharyngeal airway?
What is the advantage of using a nasopharyngeal airway compared to an oropharyngeal airway?
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Which of the following statements about endotracheal tubes is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about endotracheal tubes is FALSE?
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What is the correct size measurement location for an oropharyngeal airway?
What is the correct size measurement location for an oropharyngeal airway?
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What is a common complication associated with a nasopharyngeal airway?
What is a common complication associated with a nasopharyngeal airway?
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During oral intubation, what is the preferred position for the patient?
During oral intubation, what is the preferred position for the patient?
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What is the main disadvantage of nasal intubation compared to oral intubation?
What is the main disadvantage of nasal intubation compared to oral intubation?
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Which device provides indirect lift of the epiglottis?
Which device provides indirect lift of the epiglottis?
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What is the typical insertion depth for an adult endotracheal tube at the lip?
What is the typical insertion depth for an adult endotracheal tube at the lip?
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What is a key step in placing a nasopharyngeal airway?
What is a key step in placing a nasopharyngeal airway?
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Which of the following drugs can be instilled directly down an endotracheal tube?
Which of the following drugs can be instilled directly down an endotracheal tube?
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Which airway management skill is NOT a responsibility of respiratory therapists?
Which airway management skill is NOT a responsibility of respiratory therapists?
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What should the tip of the endotracheal tube ideally rest above?
What should the tip of the endotracheal tube ideally rest above?
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What is the primary purpose of performing suctioning while an artificial airway is in place?
What is the primary purpose of performing suctioning while an artificial airway is in place?
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Which of the following accurately describes the minimal leak technique (MLT)?
Which of the following accurately describes the minimal leak technique (MLT)?
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When inserting an oropharyngeal airway, which technique should be utilized?
When inserting an oropharyngeal airway, which technique should be utilized?
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At what temperature should inspired gas be for adequate humidification with an artificial airway?
At what temperature should inspired gas be for adequate humidification with an artificial airway?
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What complication might arise immediately after extubation?
What complication might arise immediately after extubation?
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Which finding suggests improper placement of an endotracheal tube?
Which finding suggests improper placement of an endotracheal tube?
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When performing suctioning on a patient with an artificial airway, what should be done before and after the procedure?
When performing suctioning on a patient with an artificial airway, what should be done before and after the procedure?
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What should the cuff of a tracheostomy tube do when using a tracheal speaking valve?
What should the cuff of a tracheostomy tube do when using a tracheal speaking valve?
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What is the maximum duration for which suctioning should be performed?
What is the maximum duration for which suctioning should be performed?
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How can a respiratory therapist maintain airway patency for a patient with an artificial airway?
How can a respiratory therapist maintain airway patency for a patient with an artificial airway?
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What is the appropriate endotracheal tube size for adult females?
What is the appropriate endotracheal tube size for adult females?
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What is the main purpose of using a tracheostomy button?
What is the main purpose of using a tracheostomy button?
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What complication can occur due to improper placement of an oropharyngeal airway?
What complication can occur due to improper placement of an oropharyngeal airway?
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What is an indication for using the jaw thrust maneuver?
What is an indication for using the jaw thrust maneuver?
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What is a common consequence of prolonged tracheostomy intubation?
What is a common consequence of prolonged tracheostomy intubation?
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What does the cuff on an artificial tracheal airway serve to do?
What does the cuff on an artificial tracheal airway serve to do?
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How should a nasopharyngeal airway be inserted when resistance is encountered in one nare?
How should a nasopharyngeal airway be inserted when resistance is encountered in one nare?
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What is the most common airway maneuver for ventilating an apneic patient during CPR?
What is the most common airway maneuver for ventilating an apneic patient during CPR?
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What structure is identified as a stoma in a patient with a tracheostomy?
What structure is identified as a stoma in a patient with a tracheostomy?
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What is a potential hazard associated with the placement of an oropharyngeal airway?
What is a potential hazard associated with the placement of an oropharyngeal airway?
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What is the role of the pilot balloon on an endotracheal tube?
What is the role of the pilot balloon on an endotracheal tube?
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What is the primary sign of a potential airway obstruction in a patient requiring mechanical ventilation?
What is the primary sign of a potential airway obstruction in a patient requiring mechanical ventilation?
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Which of the following is NOT a method for weaning from a tracheostomy tube?
Which of the following is NOT a method for weaning from a tracheostomy tube?
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What best describes a Passy-Muir speaking valve?
What best describes a Passy-Muir speaking valve?
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Study Notes
Airway Management Overview
- Airway management is crucial for maintaining a patent airway, vital for breathing, oxygenation, and ventilation.
- It's essential in various settings like emergency medicine, anesthesiology, critical care, and pulmonology, especially during surgeries requiring general anesthesia and trauma cases.
- Failure in airway management leads to severe complications like hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and aspiration, potentially causing brain damage or death.
Airway Management Techniques and Devices
- Suctioning: Used in intubated patients on mechanical ventilation to prevent mucus buildup and subsequent complications like pneumonia or atelectasis.
- Sputum sampling: Collecting mucus to diagnose infections, identify causative agents, and guide antibiotic therapy; requires proper techniques for accuracy.
- Artificial airways: Devices (nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, laryngeal mask airways, endotracheal tubes) inserted to maintain an open airway for effective breathing, oxygenation, and ventilation. The selection depends on the specific clinical situation and patient need.
- Intubation: Insertion of an endotracheal tube via mouth or nose into the trachea, used in cases requiring general anesthesia, respiratory distress, or for mechanical ventilation.
- Emergency surgical airways (cricothyroidotomy, tracheostomy): Last-resort procedures for life-threatening situations where other methods of securing the airway fail.
Artificial Airway Security and Placement
- Securing artificial airways: Using tape, tube holders, or ties to prevent dislodgement, crucial during patient transport or positioning.
- Confirming correct placement: Important to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation; methods include visual inspection, auscultation, capnography, and chest X-rays. Fiberoptic laryngoscopy is the most accurate method.
- Airway clearance: Necessary to remove mucus and secretions in patients with artificial airways to minimize risks like pneumonia – using suctioning, chest physiotherapy, or specialized mucus clearance devices.
Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy: A surgical procedure creating an opening in the neck directly accessing the trachea, used for long-term ventilation.
- Tracheostomy care: Maintaining patency and cleanliness of the stoma (opening) and tracheostomy tube, including cleaning the stoma, changing dressings, and monitoring for complications like infection or blockage.
Airway Management Complications and Troubleshooting
- Complications: Tube dislodgment, blockages, leaks.
- Troubleshooting: Involves promptly identifying and addressing issues like repositioning or replacing devices, removing foreign materials, or switching to a more secure method.
- Extubation: Removing the artificial airway, crucial for patients recovering respiratory function, involving gradual weaning from mechanical ventilation when applicable, careful planning and monitoring.
Types of Artificial Airways
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Pharyngeal airways* - prevent airway obstruction by holding the tongue forward:
- Oropharyngeal airways (OPAs)
- Nasopharyngeal airways (NPAs)
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Tracheal airways*:
- Endotracheal tubes
- Tracheostomy tubes
Airway Assessment and Management
- Airway assessment: Crucial for identifying and responding to airway emergencies. Signs include respiratory distress, changing breath sounds, and abnormal air movement.
- Techniques – Modified Jaw Thrust and Head-Tilt/Chin-Lift, are indicated when a natural airway is obstructed.
- Patient position - Proper positioning during procedures is critical to ensure adequate airway access and minimize trauma
- Size selection – Appropriate sizes for artificial airways based on patient-specific parameters (nasal, oral, ET, Tracheostomy).
Emergency Airway Management
- Causes of obstructions – Kinking, biting, herniation of the cuff, mucus plugs.
- Actions for Obstructions – Reposition airway or patient; remove foreign material; transition to a more secure method.
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Explore the critical role of airway management in healthcare, focusing on techniques and devices used in various medical settings. Understand the importance of maintaining a patent airway to prevent severe complications during emergencies and surgeries.
