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to prevent venous congestion on the trachea wall, the ET tube cuff should be maintained below what level of pressure
20 mm Hg (27 cm h2o)
ins stridor is a major clinical sign of what airway condition
glottic edema
what is the name of the speaking vale that may be attached to a ventilator pt's tracheostomy tube that allows the pt to talk
passy muir speaking valve
describe the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway
prevent upper airways obstruction
mainly from the tongue
unconscious pt only
bite block for unconscious, intubated pt
what is the primary purpose of a fenestrated tracheostomy tube
wean a pt from convetional tracheostomy tube and allow the pt to speak
list the problems associated with the use of oral ET tubes
poorly tolerated by consciour or semicons pts
biting the tube
increased production of oral secretions
easier inadvertent extubation
harder to communicate
gagging
tube not as stable
difficulty passing suction catheter bc of curvature of the tube
how would u determine that an ETT is resting in the right mainstem bronchus before a chest x ray film is obtained
diminished breath sounds in the left lung, asymmetrical chest movement
what is a yankauer suction device used for
to suction the oropharynx
what is the max amt of suction that may be used to suction an adult pt airway
-120 mmHg
when extubating a pt, the ETT should be withdrawn at what point in the breathing cycle
peak inspiration
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