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68wm6 p2 peclab + re
Airway peclab + review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who needs a nasal airway? | *Frequent nasopharyngeal or nasotracheal suctioning * Bleeding of mucosa r/t suctioning |
| Contraindications of NPA | *Anticoagulants *Hx epistaxis *Hx odf obstructed nasal passageway *Facial/head trauma |
| What size NPA for PT <100Lbs | 20-24 french |
| What size NPA for PT 100 - 150Lbs | 26-30 French |
| What size NP for PT >150Lbs | 32-36 French |
| How often do you reassess the respiratory status? | q2 hrs |
| How often do you do mouth care with a PT with a NPA | q4-8 hrs |
| How often do you remove the airway to clean it? | qDay |