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wwallace RT2 suctioning

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Whistle tip catheter   tip is cut at an angle and has one or more eyes or ports cut in the side.  
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What is the advantage of an eye or port in a catheter   keeps vacuum from biopsying mucosal during suctioning  
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Coude tip   has a bend or angle at the distal end, allows for directional entry into right or left mainstem bronchi  
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Argyle aeroflow catheter   donut shaped tip with multiple port holes  
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Closed suction system   catheter in sealed plastic for protection, distal end is attached to modified aerosol T proximal to control valve, replace ea 24 hrs, used on vent  
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Besides convenience, why is a closed suction system used   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   hard plastic catheter specifically for oropharynx suctioning  
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Oropharyngeal airway   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   with tip up, rotate 180 degrees as it goes in  
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Why and how is correct sizing important in oropharyngeal airway   to small and soft tissue may still obstruct, to large may push epiglottis against larynx closing airway, correct is at base of tongue, measure from middle ear to tip of nose  
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Why is oropharyngeal airway not tolerated by conscious pt   gag reflex may be strongly stimulated, may result in vomiting and aspiration  
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What is a nasopharyngeal airway   soft rubber tube placed in one of the nares, used in a conscious and semiconscious pt when tongue or soft tissue is causing obstruction  
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What is a nasal trumpet   nasopharyngeal airway  
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What size nasal trumpet is best   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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If the nasal trumpet is not sized correctly what problems may occur   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   reduces the high negative pressure to a manageable and safe physiological level, single stage, 0-200 mmhg (neg)  
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What is the suction pressure for adults   -100 to -120  
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What is the suction pressure for Peds   -80 to -100  
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What is the suction pressure for neonates   -60 to -80  
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Indication for suction are   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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Contraindications of suctioning are   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   specimen trap that can be placed in a vacuum circuit to collect sputum  
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What is the only suction catheter that can go down the left bronchi   coude tip  
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What is the biggest hazard of suctioning   hypoxia or hypoxemia  
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Hazards of suctioning are   mechanical trauma-pharynx perf, laceration of nasal turbinate, bleeding, tracheitis, hypoxemia, cardiac dysrhythmia bradycardia, hyper or hypotention, resp arrest, uncontrolled cough, gag, vomit, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, pain, infection, atelectasis  
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How can suctioning cause atelectasis   catheter to big or suction press to high  
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Assessment of need for suctioning   auscultation, effectiveness of cough  
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Why can suctioning cause bradycardia   touching the corina with the catheter can stimulate the vagal nerve  
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Assessment of outcome   improved breath sounds, removed secretions  
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Pt monitoring during suctioning should include   BS, skin color, breathing pattern and rte, pulse, rhythm, sputum, bleeding or evidence of trauma, pt subjective response, cough, spo2, ICP if available  
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Manual resuscitator flow should be set at what prior to suctioning   10 to 15  
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Suction kit includes   sterile catheter, gloves and basin  
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Equipment preparation for suctioning includes   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   every 72 hours, be sure to date when opening  
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What is position of pt for suctioning   semi fowler sniffing or supine if unable to semi fowler  
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How do we prevent hypoxemia in suctioning   preoxygenate pt at 100 percent O2 for 1 to 2 minutes  
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Why do we hyperinflate pt prior to suctioning   helps to avoid hypoxemia and vagal stimulation in vented pts  
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How far does RTT insert catheter   8 to 10 inches or until pt coughs  
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How long do we suction a pt for   application of vacuum should be no longer than 15 seconds  
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Artificial airway aspiration   direct passage below the larynx  
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How much saline is instilled in artificial airway if secretions are thick   3 cc  
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How often do we oxygenate pts when suctioning artificial airways   between each pass  
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How do you estimate the size of a suction catheter   2 x ET tube size and then down one size , so ET tube of 6 is 12 so catheter is 10 french  
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RTT ready to suction pt but no suction, what might be problem   leak at suction trap or vacuum line, canister may be full, suction not turned on  
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pt has PVC's during suction, what should RTT do   stop, give 100 % O2, once stable continue suction  
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how does RTT reduce trauma to mucosa during suctioning   rotate catheter, do not exede reconmended pressure, use largest cath possible with out going over 1/2  
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