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Intubation

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What is the point of endotracheal intubation to maintain airway opening and deliver oxygen
True or False: Intubation is meant to be long-term FALSE! Intubation is meant to be between 7-12 days long.
What is caused by longer intubation? Permanent laryngeal and ling injury due to irritation of mucosa.
Patients who are need assistance with oxygen beyond the intubation period are placed on what? Mechanical ventilator
What is Post extubation dysphagia Difficulty with eating/swallowing following a period of intubation
What laryngeal dysfunction can intubation lead to? Granuloma, hematoma, ulcerations, edema (swelling), laryngeal paralysis and weakness, as well as general irritation of the mucosa
What factors are associated with worse outcomes related to intubation? multiple intubations, self-extubation, older than 55, longer intubations, emergency intubations.
What is the independent risk factor for aspiration post-extubation Traumatic intubation
High number of ventilator days increases the risk for what? Post extubation dysphagia
Why is COPD a risk factor for post extubation dysphagia? 60% more likely to aspirate after extubation
What are the independent risk factors for PED? a low score on the Glasgow Coma Scale and traumatic intubation
What percentage does the risk of PED go up after being on the ventilator for an extended period of time? 14% each day, and intubation for more than 7 days is associated with moderate to sever dysphagia
Age greater than (blank) is identified as a risk factor for swallowing dysfunction after prolonged intubation? 55 years old
Do emergency or non-emergency influence the risk of PED? Emergent intubation increases risk of PED
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