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Airway Care

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Laryngoscope   show
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Types of Blades   show
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show fits into the vallecula, indirectly raises epiglottis (Adult) can't see vocal cords Advance Blade  
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Straight/Miller   show
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show If light doesn't work * Tighten bulb * Check handle attachment * Change blade * Change batteries  
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Blade Sizes   show
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show Used to aid in ORAL intubation Shapes the tube for easier insertion End is to be recessed 1 cm above ET Tube  
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Magill Forceps   show
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show Preterm Infant 2.5- 3.0 Full-term Infant 3.0-3.5  
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show wt in kg\ 10 8.0-9.0  
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Endotracheal Tubes Tube Sizes Adult: Female   show
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Tube Markings   show
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Cuff Types   show
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show Measured with a 3 way stopcock, syringe, pressure manometer Cufflator: used to eliminate syringe, and manometer and stopcock cuff pressure should not exceed 25cmH20 If cuff reads 0 check connections  
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Endotracheal Tubes   show
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show ET Tube with 2 independent lumens of different lengths longer Tube: inserted in either the left or right main stem shorter Tube: placed in the trachea above the carina  
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show Each Lumen can ventilate one lung separately or they can be connected via wye and share ventilation source  
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show * Independent lung ventilation * Lung Abscess Unilateral lung disease * Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy, Esophageal Resection, Aortic * Aortic repair * Bronchopleural Fistulas Trauma to 1 lung  
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show * Option for emergency airway management * placed blindly  
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Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)   show
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show indicated for the use of oral or nasal endotracheal intubation that requires continuous aspiration of subglottic secretions continuous suction is provided via pilot tube connected to a vacuum 20mmHg  
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show Method used to reduce incidence of Ventilator Acquired  
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