Management of Tracheitis in Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders

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What is tracheitis?

An inflammation of the lungs causing difficulty in breathing

An inflammation of the trachea, often accompanying laryngitis (correct)

An inflammation of the bronchi accompanied by cough and fever

An inflammation of the nasal passages causing headache and cough

What are the typical features of tracheitis?

Shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing up blood, and chest tightness

Headache, pyrexia, cough, and loss of voice (correct)

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue

Sore throat, nasal congestion, fever, and chest pain

What does tracheostomy involve?

Opening into the trachea by an incision in the midline of the neck and insertion of a tracheostomy tube (correct)

Use of medication to treat inflammation of the trachea

Surgical removal of a part of the trachea to relieve respiratory obstruction

Insertion of a breathing tube through the nose to bypass the trachea

When might tracheostomy be indicated?

To relieve upper respiratory obstruction caused by inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract Signup and view all the answers

What is the management approach for tracheitis?

Observation and monitoring, early initiation of broad spectrum antibiotics, pain management, and aggressive airway clearance techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome if tracheitis is diagnosed and treated early?

Complete recovery Signup and view all the answers

What is the most suitable classification for a tracheostomy that is done under difficult situations under local anesthesia?

Intermediate tracheostomy Signup and view all the answers

In which condition would a high tracheostomy be performed?

When the laryngeal obstruction is almost total and urgent relief is needed Signup and view all the answers

What are the parts of a tracheostomy tube?

Outer tube, inner tube, introducer (pilot), collar attached to the upper end of outer tube Signup and view all the answers

What condition may lead to aspiration of oral secretions and vomitus?

Impacted foreign bodies in larynx or trachea Signup and view all the answers

In which type of tracheostomy is there a risk of damage to the cricoid cartilage and subsequent subglottic stenosis?

High tracheostomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the urgency with which an emergency tracheostomy is typically performed?

When laryngeal obstruction is acute and almost total, demanding urgent relief Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tracheostomy means making the trachea opening below the thyroid isthmus?

Low tracheostomy Signup and view all the answers

What should be done prior to providing care for a tracheostomy patient according to the text?

Be sure the patient is well oxygenated Signup and view all the answers

"What term describes the intense pain in the area and tightness and heaviness experienced during tracheostomy care?"

Tracheal constriction Signup and view all the answers