Airway Basics
Inserted to keep the air passage open when obstructed
What is an artificial airway? ),
Curved rod used to guide a tracheostomy tube during insertion.
What is an obturator?
Device allowing patients with non-fenestrated tubes to speak. What is a speaking valve? ),
What is a speaking valve?
Common complications of a tracheostomy include this airway blockage.
What is obstruction from thick secretions?
A tracheostomy done in emergency, closed after recovery.
What is a temporary tracheostomy?
Insertion of a tube to help with breathing.
What is intubation?
Has outer and inner cannulas; the inner is used for cleaning.
What is a double lumen tracheostomy tube?
, Process of removing mucus or substances from the airway. ,
What is secretion removal via suctioning?
One complication where secretions enter the lungs.
What is aspiration?
Permanent trach is done for this type of brain-related damage.
What is neurological damage?
Used on unconscious patients to prevent tongue obstruction.
What is an oral airway?
Has a balloon that seals around the trachea to keep tube in place.
What is a cuffed trach tube?
, Method using a Yankauer to clear upper airway secretions.
What is oropharyngeal suctioning?
This type of tissue damage can occur due to prolonged pressure.
What is tracheal ischemia or necrosis?
Loss of this reflex is a disadvantage of having a trach.
What is the cough reflex?
Inserted into the trachea via mouth or nose and can stay for up to 3 weeks. ,
What is an endotracheal tube (ETT)?
Indicates whether the cuff is inflated or not.
What is the pilot balloon?
A soft device inserted in nostril to allow repeated suctioning.
What is a nasal trumpet?
Trach is found out of stoma and patient is agitated
What is accidental dislodgement?
One reason for permanent trach involving thermal injury.
What are severe facial burns?
A surgical opening into the trachea to establish an airway.
What is a tracheostomy?
Allows air to pass through upper airway enabling speech.
What is a fenestrated tracheostomy tube?
Device that redirects air through the vocal cords for speech.
What is a speaking valve?
Can develop between the trachea and surrounding structures.
What is a fistula?
, A growing mass that may require permanent airway management.
What is an encroaching tumor?