Tubes, Tubes & Drains
Name 3 indications for chest tube insertion.
What are Pneumothorax, hemothorax, pleural effusion, empyema?
Anatomical air flow through the mouth, nose & stoma
What is the airflow for a patient with a tracheostomy?
These medications are commonly administered based on CIWA scores.
What are benzodiazepines?
These abnormal lung sounds may be heard in heart failure.
What are crackles?
These medications have similar names or packaging and require extra attention.
What are look-alike sound-alike medications?
1500 mL or per provider order
What is the max amount to drain from a PeritX at one time?
The corner of the mouth to the angle of the jaw
What is how to measure for an OPA?
Persons permitted by policy to silence telemetry alarms
Who are licensed providers?
Name this evolving condition related to coronary artery disease.
What is a myocardial infarction, or MI?
This HMH approved resource provides compatibility information for IV medications.
What is Micromedex?
CXR, external tube length, s/s misplacement
What are NGT verification methods?
A malleable plastic instrument inserted into an ETT prior to intubation
What is a stylet?
This is the goal of TR Band removal
What is maintaining hemostasis while preserving adequate blood flow to the hand?
This emergency occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating.
What is cardiac arrest?
These medications have an increased risk of causing significant patient harm if used incorrectly.
What are high-risk medications?
This treatment uses a machine to create suction, removing fluid and bacteria from a wound to promote healing
What is negative pressure wound therapy?
Required emergency equipment for a laryngectomy patient
What are a Neopuff or pediatric mask?
The Apex Pro batteries should be changed every 24 hours during this time frame
What is between 8 PM - 10 PM?
This controllable but not curable lung disease involves airway bronchoconstriction, inflammation and hyperreactivity to triggers.
What is asthma?
Facility intranet resource that contains drug specific administration and monitoring details.
HUMC Medication Guidelines
Coughing, resp distress, vomiting, and distension
What are signs of NGT misplacement?
A supraglottic airway device that is inserted blindly into the pharynx.
What is a laryngeal mask airway?
The frequency of alarm setting documentation
What are every shift and whenever settings are changed?
Dopamine has this cardiac effect, meaning it increases the force of contraction
What is an inotropic effect?
This opioid safety concern requires reassessment because it is listed as a common error in opioid administration
What is failure to reassess sedation?