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wwallace RT2 suctioning

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Whistle tip catheter   show
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show keeps vacuum from biopsying mucosal during suctioning  
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Coude tip   show
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show donut shaped tip with multiple port holes  
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Closed suction system   show
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show primary is to keep pt VT, FIO2 and PEEP up, secondary is convenient, cheap, less contamination, good for 24 hrs  
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What is a rigid tonsillar aka yankauers   show
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show curved shaped device that separates the tongue from the posterior wall of the pharynx to relieve obstructions in unconscious pt  
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How is a oropharyngeal airway inserted   show
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Why and how is correct sizing important in oropharyngeal airway   show
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show gag reflex may be strongly stimulated, may result in vomiting and aspiration  
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What is a nasopharyngeal airway   show
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show nasopharyngeal airway  
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show largest diameter that can easily pass with minimal force or trauma, length should be from the ear tragus (middle pointy on cheek) to the end of the nose.  
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show to small may not correct airway obstruction, proper fit should rest at base of tongue, to large may cause larynex to block airway  
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What is a suction regulator   show
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show -100 to -120  
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What is the suction pressure for Peds   show
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show -60 to -80  
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show primary is to remove secretions, maintain a patent airway in the presence of evidence of secretions audible and physical ie: crackles, rhonchi, diminished BS, obstruction, CSR with opacity, tachycardia, tactile fremitis, spo2  
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show occlude nasal passages, nasal bleeding, Epiglottitis or croup, acute head face or neck injury, bleeding disorder, laryngospasm, irritable airway, upper resp tract infection  
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What is a Lukens trap   show
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What is the only suction catheter that can go down the left bronchi   show
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show hypoxia or hypoxemia  
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Hazards of suctioning are   show
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show catheter to big or suction press to high  
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show auscultation, effectiveness of cough  
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show touching the corina with the catheter can stimulate the vagal nerve  
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show improved breath sounds, removed secretions  
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Pt monitoring during suctioning should include   show
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Manual resuscitator flow should be set at what prior to suctioning   show
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Suction kit includes   show
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show manual resuscitator, suction kit, goggles or face mask, sterile normal saline, sterile distilled water, vacuum regulator, suction trap if needed, ky jelly  
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Sterile distilled water needs replaced how often   show
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show semi fowler sniffing or supine if unable to semi fowler  
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How do we prevent hypoxemia in suctioning   show
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Why do we hyperinflate pt prior to suctioning   show
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How far does RTT insert catheter   show
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show application of vacuum should be no longer than 15 seconds  
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show direct passage below the larynx  
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How much saline is instilled in artificial airway if secretions are thick   show
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How often do we oxygenate pts when suctioning artificial airways   show
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How do you estimate the size of a suction catheter   show
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RTT ready to suction pt but no suction, what might be problem   show
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pt has PVC's during suction, what should RTT do   show
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show rotate catheter, do not exede reconmended pressure, use largest cath possible with out going over 1/2  
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