Intubation Procedure Quiz
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During intubation, the cuff should be inflated with how much air?

  • No more than 10 mL (correct)
  • No more than 20 mL
  • No more than 15 mL
  • No more than 5 mL

When is a rapid-sequence-intubation (RSI) procedure typically performed?

  • For nasal intubation
  • For oral intubation
  • For known difficult airway (correct)
  • During cardiac arrest

How long should intubation attempts be limited to?

  • Less than 40 seconds
  • Less than 30 seconds (correct)
  • Less than 10 seconds
  • Less than 20 seconds

Which of the following is NOT a method to verify correct placement of the endotracheal tube (ETT)?

<p>Auscultate over the stomach to rule out intubation of esophagus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average cm marking of an endotracheal tube (ETT) at the lip for an adult?

<p>20-23 cm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Intubation Procedure

  • The cuff should be inflated with 10-15ml of air during intubation.
  • A rapid-sequence-intubation (RSI) procedure is typically performed in emergency situations where the patient is at risk of aspiration.

Intubation Guidelines

  • Intubation attempts should be limited to 30 seconds.

Verifying ETT Placement

  • Listening to bilateral breath sounds with a stethoscope is a method to verify correct placement of the endotracheal tube (ETT).
  • Measuring end-tidal CO2 is a method to verify correct placement of the ETT.
  • Chest X-ray is a method to verify correct placement of the ETT.
  • Palpation of the cuff in the neck is NOT a method to verify correct placement of the ETT.

ETT Markings

  • The average cm marking of an endotracheal tube (ETT) at the lip for an adult is 21-23cm.

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Test your knowledge on the intubation procedure. Learn about the different routes, when to perform a rapid-sequence intubation, and important preoxygenation techniques.

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