Cricothyrotomy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? CORRECT ANSWER Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... CORRECT ANSWER Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. CORRECT ANSWER Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane CORRECT ANS...

PLATINUM FINAL EXAM EMTP 3.3 REVIEW 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE What is the best airway device to use for smoke inhalation? Endotracheal intubation is frequently needed for supportive therapy in the management of inhalation injury. Most pertinent piece of information in evaluating a patient's ventilatory status? Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of the lungs through a patent airway. The majority of observations regarding ventilation focus on the movements of the chest....

Air Methods Critical Care Exam Questions And Answers All Verified What is the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an ET tube? Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. Nose to termi...

subungual hematoma drane using 18 guage needle and discharge home - correct answer diagnosis and management etomidate (Cardioprotective) - correct answer induction agent of choice when decreased myocardial contractility is a concern etomidate - correct answer induction agent known to cause transient adrenal suppression, causing its use in septic patients to be controversial heel (sural nerve block) - correct answer portion of plantar aspect of foot not anesthetized by posterior tibial ...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - correct answerContinuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - correct answerNose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - correct answerNose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - correc...

subungual hematoma drane using 18 guage needle and discharge home correct answer: diagnosis and management etomidate (Cardioprotective) correct answer: induction agent of choice when decreased myocardial contractility is a concern etomidate correct answer: induction agent known to cause transient adrenal suppression, causing its use in septic patients to be controversial heel (sural nerve block) correct answer: portion of plantar aspect of foot not anesthetized by posterior tibial ...

Pulmonary artery correct answer: One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? correct answer: ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? correct answer: Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? correct answer: Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency? correct answer: SVT Amiodar...

"Can't ventilate, can't intubate" scenario. What is the best way to secure the airway? correct answer: Requires an emergent surgical airway a) surgical cricothyrotomy b) transtracheal jet ventilation tracheostomy and retrograde intubation are not considered emergent airways Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius correct answer: F= (C x 1.8) + 32 What are the best oxygen sources for transtracheal ventilation? correct answer: High pressure O2 sources (TTJV requires psi of at least 25) 1....

Pulmonary artery - Answer One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - Answer ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - Answer Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? - Answer Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be given in which emergency? - Answer SVT Amiodarone would be given in which em...

DHI Final Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 vital signs used to assess the patient's health - ANSWER-Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration, Temperature, height, weight, information on personal medical alert tag how/where to check for a pulse during an emergency - ANSWER-2 fingers placed on carotid artery (in neck) For hypoglycemia the 1st line of rescue is - ANSWER-administer glucose gel DMFT is based on how many teeth - ANSWER-28 teeth Required equipment for emergency cart - ANS...