Terms
The full meaning of RSI
Rapid Sequence Induction
Chronic weakening of pulmonary tissues and narrowing of pulmonary structures
COPD
Tool used for removing upper airway obstructions
Magill Forceps
Fleshy protrusion that blocks the trachea during swallowing
Epiglottis
Duo-Neb
ARDS stands for what
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A condition caused by a severe histamine reaction to a toxin entering the body
Anaphylaxis
Curved Scope Blade
Mac Blade
White landmarks at the top of the trachea
Vocal Cords
Steroid used in respiratory emergencies
Solu-Medrol
The reddish-pink fluid that can come out of the airway of a patient in critical respiratory failure
Flash Pulmonary Edema
Respiratory pattern common in DKA patients that should not be intervened upon
Kussmaul Respiration
Average ETT size for an adult
7.0
Location to aim for when doing a needle cric
Cricoid Cartilage
Medication to remove fluid from interstitial tissues and lungs
Lasix
Buildup of fluid around the alveoli in the lower lungs
Atelectasis
An acute gathering of trapped air in the chest cavity, causing an inability to properly fill the lung
Tension Pneumothorax
Technique that utilizes constant suctioning while viewing the airway
SALAD
Space just in front of the epiglottis that the end of a Mac blade sits in
Vallecula
Common sedatives used in RSI's
Ketamine and Etomidate
Medications that make up the acronym NAVEL
Narcan, Atropine, Vasopressin, Epi and Lidocaine
Swelling of the epiglottis, causing airway obstruction
Epiglottitis
How do you determine ETT size for a pediatric patient
Consult the Broslow Tape
Name for the anatomy where the trachea deviates into two sections
Carina
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