Endotracheal Intubation Quiz

Endotracheal Intubation = Insertion of a tube into the trachea for airway management Trachea = The windpipe that connects the throat to the lungs General Anesthesia = Temporarily induces a loss of consciousness and sensation Airway Management = Techniques to ensure open air passage in patients

Endotracheal Tube = Maintains patency of the airway Laryngoscope = Illuminates and provides a view of the vocal cords Cuff = Seals the airway to prevent air leaks during ventilation Suction Device = Clears obstructions from the airway

Aspiration = Inhalation of foreign material into the lungs Barotrauma = Lung injury caused by excessive pressure Hypoxia = Insufficient oxygen reaching the tissues Laryngeal Injury = Damage to the vocal cords or surrounding structures

<p>Anesthesiologist = Administers anesthesia and monitors the patient Nurse Anesthetist = Assists in anesthesia delivery and patient care Paramedic = Provides emergency airway management in the field Respiratory Therapist = Manages patients' breathing and ventilatory support</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mallampati Score = Evaluates the ease of intubation based on airway anatomy Neck Mobility Assessment = Determines potential difficulties due to cervical spine issues Fasting Status = Reduces the risk of aspiration during intubation Vital Signs Monitoring = Ensures patient stability before the procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cuffed tube = Prevents air leakage Laryngoscope = Used for visualization of vocal cords Magill’s forceps = Used to facilitate ETT placement Suction device = Removes secretions from airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insert laryngoscope = Position the patient Visualize epiglottis = Advance laryngoscope Insert tube under vision = Complete intubation Inflate cuff = Secure the tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Securing airway = Maintains open airway General anesthesia = Facilitates surgical procedures Cardiopulmonary resuscitation = Supports cardiac function Ventilatory therapy in ICU = Provides mechanical ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infant = 3mm internal diameter, 9cm length Child = Age/4 + 4 mm, Age/2 + 12 cm Adult Female = 6.5 – 7.5 mm internal diameter, 18-22 cm length Adult Male = 7.0 – 8.5 mm internal diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Auscultation = Listening for breath sounds Chest expansion = Observing lung inflation End tidal CO2 (ETCO2) = Detecting carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers