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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)
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ins stridor is a major clinical sign of what airway condition
glottic edema
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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
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describe the purpose of an oropharyngeal airway
- prevent upper airways obstruction
- mainly from the tongue
- unconscious pt only
- bite block for unconscious, intubated pt
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what is the primary purpose of a fenestrated tracheostomy tube
wean a pt from convetional tracheostomy tube and allow the pt to speak
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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
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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
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what is a yankauer suction device used for
to suction the oropharynx
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what is the max amt of suction that may be used to suction an adult pt airway
-120 mmHg
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when extubating a pt, the ETT should be withdrawn at what point in the breathing cycle
peak inspiration
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