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What intrinsic pulmonary diseases are strong predictors of difficult bag-mask ventilation (BMV)?
What intrinsic pulmonary diseases are strong predictors of difficult bag-mask ventilation (BMV)?
Asthma, COPD, and adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are strong predictors.
How does obesity affect the difficulty of bag-mask ventilation?
How does obesity affect the difficulty of bag-mask ventilation?
Obesity leads to redundant upper airway tissues and increases chest wall weight, which can obstruct the airway.
What role does the Mallampati classification play in assessing BMV difficulty?
What role does the Mallampati classification play in assessing BMV difficulty?
A high Mallampati classification indicates a greater risk for difficult bag-mask ventilation.
Why is the presence of teeth important for successful bag-mask ventilation?
Why is the presence of teeth important for successful bag-mask ventilation?
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What does advanced age indicate regarding the risk of challenging BMV?
What does advanced age indicate regarding the risk of challenging BMV?
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What is the significance of achieving a CL grade I or II view during direct laryngoscopy?
What is the significance of achieving a CL grade I or II view during direct laryngoscopy?
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What does the mnemonic LEMON stand for in the context of airway management?
What does the mnemonic LEMON stand for in the context of airway management?
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How does visualization using video laryngoscopy (VL) compare to direct laryngoscopy (DL) in terms of intubation success?
How does visualization using video laryngoscopy (VL) compare to direct laryngoscopy (DL) in terms of intubation success?
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What are the three components evaluated in the 'Evaluate 3-3-2' step?
What are the three components evaluated in the 'Evaluate 3-3-2' step?
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Why is it important to undergo a standard screening process for airway difficulty with every patient?
Why is it important to undergo a standard screening process for airway difficulty with every patient?
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What is the relationship between difficult airway markers and direct laryngoscopy success?
What is the relationship between difficult airway markers and direct laryngoscopy success?
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What is a potential limitation of using subjective clinical judgment in assessing airway difficulty?
What is a potential limitation of using subjective clinical judgment in assessing airway difficulty?
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What factors might influence the association between adequate video views and intubation success?
What factors might influence the association between adequate video views and intubation success?
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What does the 3-3-2 rule evaluate in patients?
What does the 3-3-2 rule evaluate in patients?
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How does the Mallampati scale contribute to airway management?
How does the Mallampati scale contribute to airway management?
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What are the implications of a high Mallampati score for intubation?
What are the implications of a high Mallampati score for intubation?
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Identify one condition that can lead to upper airway obstruction.
Identify one condition that can lead to upper airway obstruction.
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Why is neck mobility important in intubation?
Why is neck mobility important in intubation?
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What is the purpose of the 'LEMON' mnemonic?
What is the purpose of the 'LEMON' mnemonic?
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What does the 'HEAVEN' mnemonic assess?
What does the 'HEAVEN' mnemonic assess?
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Prior to intubation, why is patient's oxygen saturation significant?
Prior to intubation, why is patient's oxygen saturation significant?
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How can the assessment of a difficult airway be improvised in uncooperative patients?
How can the assessment of a difficult airway be improvised in uncooperative patients?
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What are the ROMAN attributes related to difficult Bag-Mask Ventilation (BMV)?
What are the ROMAN attributes related to difficult Bag-Mask Ventilation (BMV)?
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What is the significance of assessing neck mobility in trauma patients?
What is the significance of assessing neck mobility in trauma patients?
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What does the acronym RODS stand for in evaluating difficult extraglottic device placement?
What does the acronym RODS stand for in evaluating difficult extraglottic device placement?
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Can difficult intubation preclude the use of rapid sequence intubation (RSI)?
Can difficult intubation preclude the use of rapid sequence intubation (RSI)?
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What is one possible challenge with intubating obese patients?
What is one possible challenge with intubating obese patients?
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Study Notes
Difficult Direct Laryngoscopy
- Glottic Visualization: Clear visualization (Cormack and Lehane [CL] grades I or II) greatly increases intubation success during direct laryngoscopy (DL). Obscured view (CL grades III or IV) decreases success.
- LEMON Mnemonic: A screening process should be undertaken for every patient. This recommended approach uses the LEMON mnemonic (Look, Evaluate, Mallampati, Obstruction/Obesity, Neck mobility) for a reasonable assessment of predicted airway difficulty.
- Look (L): External assessment of patient factors influencing intubation difficulty; patient's clinical appearance is critical.
- Evaluate 3-3-2 (E): Airway geometry assessment (adequate mouth opening, submandibular space, laryngeal position). The 3-3-2 rule is used: 3 fingers between incisors, 3 along the mandible, 2 from laryngeal prominence to chin.
- Mallampati Scale (M): Assess oral access. Classes I and II = adequate access, Class III = moderate difficulty, Class IV = high difficulty. The Mallampati scale needs an awake, cooperative patient but can be improvised with a laryngoscope blade for uncooperative patients.
- Obstruction/Obesity (O): Upper airway obstructions (e.g., epiglottitis, head/neck cancer) compromise visualization and intubation; obesity frequently contributes to intubation challenges.
- Neck Mobility (N): Important for positioning. Full neck flexion and extension are assessed. Neck extension is crucial for optimal laryngeal view. Trauma patients with cervical spine immobilization can still be intubated successfully.
Difficult Bag-Mask Ventilation (BMV)
- ROMAN Mnemonic: This mnemonic summarizes validated predictors of difficult BMV: (Resistance/Radiation, Obstruction/Obesity/Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Mallampati, Male, Mask Seal, Age, No Teeth).
- Resistance/Radiation: Pulmonary disease (asthma, COPD, ARDS) or head/neck radiation increase ventilation difficulty.
- Obstruction/Obesity/Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Upper airway obstructions or obesity increase airway resistance.
- Mallampati/Mask Seal/Male: High Mallampati scores, poor mask seals (e.g., facial/beard), and male gender increase challenge.
- Age: Advanced age (e.g. >55) increases risk.
- No Teeth: Edentulous patients are challenging to ventilate due to mask seal issues. Dental prosthetics or rolled gauze can cause aspiration, hence "teeth out to intubate, teeth in to ventilate". Alternative technique: placing the mask inside the lower lip.
- General: BMV is generally successful in the ED, but extreme difficulty is uncommon in elective anesthesia.
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Test your knowledge on the challenges of direct laryngoscopy, including glottic visualization techniques and the LEMON mnemonic for assessing airway difficulty. This quiz covers key concepts needed for successful intubation and airway management.
