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What are armoured tracheal tubes made of?
What are armoured tracheal tubes made of?
- Tough nylon (correct)
- Silicone rubber
- Plastic
- Metal wire
What is the purpose of the embedded spiral in armoured tracheal tubes?
What is the purpose of the embedded spiral in armoured tracheal tubes?
- To aid intubation
- To prevent kinking and occlusion (correct)
- To indicate the correct position for the vocal cords
- To increase flexibility
Why is it not possible to cut armoured tracheal tubes to the desired length?
Why is it not possible to cut armoured tracheal tubes to the desired length?
- Because of the silicone rubber material
- Because of the embedded metal wire (correct)
- Because of the plastic material
- Because of the risk of bronchial intubation
What is the purpose of the markers situated just above the cuff in some armoured tracheal tube designs?
What is the purpose of the markers situated just above the cuff in some armoured tracheal tube designs?
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Armoured tracheal tubes are used in anaesthesia for abdominal surgery.
Armoured tracheal tubes are used in anaesthesia for abdominal surgery.
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The spiral in armoured tracheal tubes prevents kinking and occlusion of the tube during head and neck surgery.
The spiral in armoured tracheal tubes prevents kinking and occlusion of the tube during head and neck surgery.
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An introducer stylet cannot be used with armoured tracheal tubes.
An introducer stylet cannot be used with armoured tracheal tubes.
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Some armoured tracheal tube designs have markers to indicate the correct position for the vocal cords.
Some armoured tracheal tube designs have markers to indicate the correct position for the vocal cords.
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