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What is the most important landmark for the anesthetist in the larynx?
What is the most important landmark for the anesthetist in the larynx?
- Cricothyroid membrane (correct)
- Hyoepiglottic ligament
- Cricothyroid muscle
- Superior laryngeal nerve
Which nerve provides all sensory innervation below the level of the vocal cords?
Which nerve provides all sensory innervation below the level of the vocal cords?
- Vagus nerve
- Superior laryngeal nerve
- Internal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve (correct)
What is the primary motor innervation to the larynx provided by?
What is the primary motor innervation to the larynx provided by?
- Inferior laryngeal artery
- Superior laryngeal nerve
- Vagus nerve
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve (correct)
Where does the arterial blood supply to the larynx come from?
Where does the arterial blood supply to the larynx come from?
Which muscle in the larynx is supplied by the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve?
Which muscle in the larynx is supplied by the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve?
What are the extrinsic muscles of the larynx responsible for?
What are the extrinsic muscles of the larynx responsible for?
What is the definitive surgical procedure for laryngeal surgery dependent on?
What is the definitive surgical procedure for laryngeal surgery dependent on?
In which stage of laryngeal cancers is microlaryngeal surgery typically performed?
In which stage of laryngeal cancers is microlaryngeal surgery typically performed?
What does hemilaryngectomy involve?
What does hemilaryngectomy involve?
Which structures are removed during a supracricoid laryngectomy?
Which structures are removed during a supracricoid laryngectomy?
What proportion of patients undergoing supracricoid laryngectomy may continue to be dependent on a tracheotomy?
What proportion of patients undergoing supracricoid laryngectomy may continue to be dependent on a tracheotomy?
What is the primary goal of laryngeal surgery?
What is the primary goal of laryngeal surgery?
Which structures are resected during a supraglottic laryngectomy?
Which structures are resected during a supraglottic laryngectomy?
In which patients is total laryngectomy performed?
In which patients is total laryngectomy performed?
What is involved in total laryngectomy?
What is involved in total laryngectomy?
What is created during a laryngectomy to ensure a patent airway?
What is created during a laryngectomy to ensure a patent airway?
What are potential complications associated with a laryngectomy?
What are potential complications associated with a laryngectomy?
What is the primary initial concern for the anesthetist during a laryngectomy?
What is the primary initial concern for the anesthetist during a laryngectomy?
What is the typical intraoperative period for a laryngectomy dependent on?
What is the typical intraoperative period for a laryngectomy dependent on?
What is frequently unnecessary during a laryngectomy due to low blood loss?
What is frequently unnecessary during a laryngectomy due to low blood loss?
What can operative times exceed if a radical neck dissection is performed in conjunction with a laryngectomy?
What can operative times exceed if a radical neck dissection is performed in conjunction with a laryngectomy?
What structures are involved in creating a permanent tracheostomy during a laryngectomy?
What structures are involved in creating a permanent tracheostomy during a laryngectomy?
What position is the patient typically placed in for laryngectomy, unless there is preexisting airway obstruction?
What position is the patient typically placed in for laryngectomy, unless there is preexisting airway obstruction?
What is the primary goal of thorough preoxygenation before intubation during laryngectomy?
What is the primary goal of thorough preoxygenation before intubation during laryngectomy?
Why may video laryngoscopy be a viable option for the initial attempt at intubation during laryngectomy?
Why may video laryngoscopy be a viable option for the initial attempt at intubation during laryngectomy?
What should be available in several sizes in the event of difficulty with intubation during laryngectomy?
What should be available in several sizes in the event of difficulty with intubation during laryngectomy?
What may the surgeon wish to perform before endotracheal tube (ETT) placement during laryngectomy?
What may the surgeon wish to perform before endotracheal tube (ETT) placement during laryngectomy?
What are at risk of bleeding during airway instrumentation in patients who have received radiation therapy?
What are at risk of bleeding during airway instrumentation in patients who have received radiation therapy?
Why might consideration be given to using a reinforced endotracheal tube (ETT) during laryngectomy?
Why might consideration be given to using a reinforced endotracheal tube (ETT) during laryngectomy?
What is the reason for tucking the patient's arms at his side during laryngectomy surgery?
What is the reason for tucking the patient's arms at his side during laryngectomy surgery?
Why might central line placement be indicated for some laryngectomy patients?
Why might central line placement be indicated for some laryngectomy patients?
Why should the patient be placed on a pillow or shoulder roll during laryngectomy surgery?
Why should the patient be placed on a pillow or shoulder roll during laryngectomy surgery?
What is the primary reason for providing patient warming via a lower body or underbody Bair Hugger during laryngectomy surgery?
What is the primary reason for providing patient warming via a lower body or underbody Bair Hugger during laryngectomy surgery?
Why is arterial line placement recommended for laryngectomy patients?
Why is arterial line placement recommended for laryngectomy patients?
What is the potential complication related to vagal nerve stimulation during laryngectomy surgery?
What is the potential complication related to vagal nerve stimulation during laryngectomy surgery?
Why is the placement of an esophageal stethoscope important during laryngectomy surgery?
Why is the placement of an esophageal stethoscope important during laryngectomy surgery?
What is the average duration of laryngectomy surgery?
What is the average duration of laryngectomy surgery?
Why should careful attention be given to safely covering and protecting the eyes during laryngectomy surgery?
Why should careful attention be given to safely covering and protecting the eyes during laryngectomy surgery?
Why is it important to have extension tubing for intravenous lines and breathing circuit during laryngectomy surgery?
Why is it important to have extension tubing for intravenous lines and breathing circuit during laryngectomy surgery?
What is the primary purpose of using a shoulder roll or pillow to create head and neck extension during laryngectomy surgery?
What is the primary purpose of using a shoulder roll or pillow to create head and neck extension during laryngectomy surgery?
Which postoperative complication is a direct result of laryngectomy?
Which postoperative complication is a direct result of laryngectomy?
What is the most common postoperative complication associated with laryngectomy?
What is the most common postoperative complication associated with laryngectomy?
What is a significant risk associated with partial laryngectomy?
What is a significant risk associated with partial laryngectomy?
Which postoperative complication is NOT commonly associated with laryngectomy?
Which postoperative complication is NOT commonly associated with laryngectomy?
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