5 Questions
What is the recommended ventilation rate when inserting a King LTD or King Airway?
Every 5 to 6 seconds
Why is it important to ensure the King Airway cuff is not overinflated?
To ensure proper sealing without causing damage to surrounding tissues
What should be used to confirm the placement of the King Airway?
Lung sounds and capnography
How should the patient's head be positioned during King Airway insertion?
In a neutral position
What action should be taken before removing the King Airway?
Deflate the cuff and secure the airway tightly
Study Notes
- Prepare to insert a King LTD or King Airway, ensuring patient is ventilated at a rate of every 5 to 6 seconds.
- Obtain a bag for ventilation and appropriate-sized King Airway, which will have patient height information and recommended air for cuff inflation.
- Inspect and inflate King Airway without leaks, ensuring not to overinflate.
- Position patient's head in a neutral position and open their mouth while lifting tongue.
- Insert King Airway, ensuring its curve aligns with anatomy, and the tip doesn't pass patient's lips, securing it once in place.
- Check for appropriate placement using lung sounds and capnography while avoiding excessive ventilation and monitoring belly movement.
- Confirm King Airway placement and secure it snugly while maintaining ventilation.
- Deflate cuff and remove King Airway carefully when necessary.
Test your knowledge on inserting a King LTD or King Airway, ensuring proper ventilation and placement. Learn the steps to prepare, inspect, insert, and secure the airway while monitoring for correct placement and ventilation.
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