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Which of the following is a sign of air leak around the tube during ENT surgery?
Which of the following is a sign of air leak around the tube during ENT surgery?
- Chest wall motion
- Occlusion
- Bubbling (correct)
- Smell of anesthetic agent
What is the purpose of using IV anesthesia during preoxygenation before disconnecting the anesthesia circuit?
What is the purpose of using IV anesthesia during preoxygenation before disconnecting the anesthesia circuit?
- To prevent traumatic extubation
- To prevent hypoxia
- To denitrogenate the functional residual volume
- To maintain an adequate level of anesthesia (correct)
Which type of ETT cuff is designed to reduce cuff pressure on the tracheal wall and optimize airway access?
Which type of ETT cuff is designed to reduce cuff pressure on the tracheal wall and optimize airway access?
- Armored or reinforced ETTs (correct)
- Standard ETTs
- Nasal RAE tubes
- Oral RAE tubes
Which type of ETT is particularly well suited for maxillofacial surgery that does not allow for oral intubation?
Which type of ETT is particularly well suited for maxillofacial surgery that does not allow for oral intubation?
What is the advantage of using an intubating LMA in ENT procedures?
What is the advantage of using an intubating LMA in ENT procedures?
What is the purpose of adding epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions during ENT surgery?
What is the purpose of adding epinephrine to local anesthetic solutions during ENT surgery?
Which of the following can be a complication of endoscopic surgery?
Which of the following can be a complication of endoscopic surgery?
What is a common premedication for endoscopic surgery?
What is a common premedication for endoscopic surgery?
What is a potential complication of high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV)?
What is a potential complication of high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV)?
Which type of jet ventilation involves ventilation at low tidal volumes with high respiratory rates?
Which type of jet ventilation involves ventilation at low tidal volumes with high respiratory rates?
What is a common site of foreign-body aspiration in the airway?
What is a common site of foreign-body aspiration in the airway?
What is the traditional diagnostic gold standard for foreign-body aspiration?
What is the traditional diagnostic gold standard for foreign-body aspiration?
Which action can be taken to check for airway edema in a patient with an endotracheal tube (ETT)?
Which action can be taken to check for airway edema in a patient with an endotracheal tube (ETT)?
What should be done while listening for air movement around the endotracheal tube (ETT) to check for airway edema?
What should be done while listening for air movement around the endotracheal tube (ETT) to check for airway edema?
If air is escaping around the endotracheal tube (ETT), what might be considered?
If air is escaping around the endotracheal tube (ETT), what might be considered?
What should be done if the cuff of the endotracheal tube (ETT) cannot be deflated?
What should be done if the cuff of the endotracheal tube (ETT) cannot be deflated?
What is the purpose of occluding the lumen of the endotracheal tube (ETT) during inspiration and expiration?
What is the purpose of occluding the lumen of the endotracheal tube (ETT) during inspiration and expiration?
What is the recommended duration for occluding the lumen of the endotracheal tube (ETT) during inspiration and expiration?
What is the recommended duration for occluding the lumen of the endotracheal tube (ETT) during inspiration and expiration?
Which of the following is true about the addition of epinephrine to a local anesthetic?
Which of the following is true about the addition of epinephrine to a local anesthetic?
Which of the following is a benefit of using glycopyrrolate instead of atropine in certain intraoral procedures?
Which of the following is a benefit of using glycopyrrolate instead of atropine in certain intraoral procedures?
What is one of the reasons glucocorticoids may be administered preoperatively and intraoperatively?
What is one of the reasons glucocorticoids may be administered preoperatively and intraoperatively?
Which type of surgery is associated with a high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?
Which type of surgery is associated with a high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?
What is the author's practice regarding the mean pressure during deliberate controlled hypotension?
What is the author's practice regarding the mean pressure during deliberate controlled hypotension?
Which laser has a shorter wavelength that allows it to pass through the cornea?
Which laser has a shorter wavelength that allows it to pass through the cornea?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why obtaining a thorough history and performing an extensive evaluation of the airway is crucial for ENT patients?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why obtaining a thorough history and performing an extensive evaluation of the airway is crucial for ENT patients?
During ENT surgery, why is the head of the table often rotated away from the anesthetist?
During ENT surgery, why is the head of the table often rotated away from the anesthetist?
Why is planning and communication between the surgeon, surgical personnel, and the anesthetist important prior to ENT procedures?
Why is planning and communication between the surgeon, surgical personnel, and the anesthetist important prior to ENT procedures?
What is the main focus of anesthesia for ENT procedures?
What is the main focus of anesthesia for ENT procedures?
Why is it important for the anesthetist to review specialized anesthetic considerations for ENT procedures?
Why is it important for the anesthetist to review specialized anesthetic considerations for ENT procedures?
What is the purpose of analyzing the pharmacologic agents used for ENT procedures?
What is the purpose of analyzing the pharmacologic agents used for ENT procedures?
Study Notes
Air Leak and Intubation
- A hissing sound or a decrease in tidal volume can indicate an air leak around the tube during ENT surgery.
Anesthesia
- IV anesthesia is used during preoxygenation before disconnecting the anesthesia circuit to prevent hypoxia.
- Intubating LMA is advantageous in ENT procedures as it allows for a secure airway and optimal surgical access.
Endotracheal Tubes
- The Low Pressure Cuff (LPC) ETT is designed to reduce cuff pressure on the tracheal wall and optimize airway access.
- The nasal RAE (Ring-Adair-Elwyn) tube is suitable for maxillofacial surgery where oral intubation is not possible.
Anesthetic Agents
- Epinephrine is added to local anesthetic solutions to reduce bleeding and improve surgical visibility during ENT surgery.
- Glycopyrrolate is preferred over atropine in certain intraoral procedures due to its longer duration of action.
- Glucocorticoids may be administered preoperatively and intraoperatively to reduce inflammation and airway edema.
Ventilation
- High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) can cause barotrauma, a potential complication.
- Superimposed high-frequency jet ventilation involves ventilation at low tidal volumes with high respiratory rates.
Complications
- Foreign-body aspiration is a complication of endoscopic surgery, with a common site being the bronchus.
- Airway edema can be checked by listening for air movement around the ETT while the cuff is deflated.
Clinical Practice
- The traditional diagnostic gold standard for foreign-body aspiration is bronchoscopy.
- Premedication for endoscopic surgery often includes glycopyrrolate.
- During deliberate controlled hypotension, the author aims to maintain a mean pressure of 40-60 mmHg.
Laser Surgery
- The KTP (Potassium Titanyl Phosphate) laser has a shorter wavelength, allowing it to pass through the cornea.
Anesthesia for ENT Procedures
- Planning and communication between the surgeon, surgical personnel, and the anesthetist are crucial for successful ENT procedures.
- The main focus of anesthesia for ENT procedures is to provide optimal surgical conditions.
- Reviewing specialized anesthetic considerations for ENT procedures is essential due to the unique challenges posed by these surgeries.
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