In a child, this can be very challenging and have a big impact on life and death. I am one of the most important things an RT does.
What is establishing a secure airway/airway management?
100
I have markings located 1 cm apart used to help determine my placement. I am made of polyvinylchloride, am sterile and disposable.
What is an ETT?
100
I attach to the Laryngoscope handle and actually lift the epiglottis up so my patient can be intubated.
What is a Miller Blade? Straight Blade
100
I am usually due to anatomical problems or physiologic problems which occur in infants who have small jaws, decreased cervical spine mobility or a syndrome with a thick tongue.
What is a difficult airway/intubation?
100
I am placed if an infant or pediatric patient is unable to be extubated or unable to have reconstructive airway surgery.
What is a Tracheostomy?
200
Establishing pulmonary function, providing an airway, protecting the airway and maintaining pulmonary hygiene
What are the indications for intubation?
200
I am located on the end of the ETT and used to prevent complete obstruction of the tube if secretions occlude the tip.
What is the Murphy eye?
200
I attach to the Laryngoscope handle and my tip fits into the vallecula (space between epiglottis and base of tongue) to expose the glottis so my patient can be intubated.
What is a Macintosh blade? Curved Blade.
200
I am a syndrome characterized by a small, immobile jaw which makes it difficult to open my mouth for intubation.
What is Treacher Collins and/or Pierre Robin?
200
Airway obstructions, long term ventilation,pulmonary hygiene in neurological conditions, tx. of obstructive sleep apnea
What are the indications for a tracheotomy?
300
In children, this is commonly caused by pneumonia, bronchiolitis, upper airway obstructions like croup or bronchiolitis. It can also be caused by muscle weakness or head injuries.
What is Respiratory Failure?
300
Easy technique used to "estimate" the size of the ETT for a pediatric or neonatal patient.
What is the pinky method?
300
I am used to confirm tube placement as soon as the tube is in. It usually takes about 5 breaths.
What is an ETCO2 monitor?
300
I usually occur when the ETT is not secured properly, the infant is not sedated or restrained or during a procedure such as a CXR.
What is accidental extubation?
300
High volume/ low pressure, Foam and TTS.
What are the types of trach cuffs?
400
I am used to establish an airway in a patient who is less than 8 years old.
What is an uncuffed ETT?
400
I am a temporary measure used when the RT is unable to intubate a patient. I do not prevent aspiration.
What is an LMA?
400
I am used to determine tube placement after the patient has been intubated and taped.
What is a CXR?
400
I am a list of 3 used to treat sore throat, edema and stridor, post extubation.
What is Racemic Epinephrine, corticosteroids and He-O2 mixtures?
400
I have to be checked regularly to prevent damage to the trachea.
What is cuff pressure?
500
The bed is raised, a small towel in inserted under the shoulders of the infant, 100% O2 is given, medications are administered......
What is the procedure for intubation?
500
Amnesic agents, analgesic agents and neuromuscular blockades.
What are the drugs used to perform an intubation?
500
Neonate: 60-80 mmHg
Pediatrics: 80-100mmHg
What are suction pressures?
500
I am required to determine if extubation will be successful.
What is a SBT?
500
I am the most common reason that children with trachs die at home.