SUCTION IT UP!
This is the primary reason an RT performs tracheal suctioning.
What is removal of retained airway secretions?
This artificial airway enters through the mouth and ends in the trachea.
What is an orotracheal tube?
This component of an ETT helps the clinician assess cuff inflation and pressure.
What is the pilot balloon?
This complication occurs when an artificial airway becomes blocked by thick secretions
What is mucus plugging?
Should an RT suction a patient because two hours have passed and the order says to?
What is no- suction only when assessment indicates a need?
According to chapter 37, suction should be applied for less than this many seconds.
This pharyngeal airway prevents the tongue from obstructing the airway in an unconscious patient.
What is an oropharyngeal airway (OPA)?
This is the recommended cuff pressure range for a tracheal airway.
What is 20-30cm H2O?
This monitoring method measures exhaled CO2 to help confirm tracheal tube placement.
What is capnography?
This is the main reason patients with artificial airways require additional humidification
What is bypassing the upper airway's natural heating and humidification?
This oxygen concentration is recommended for preoxygenating adults before suctioning.
What is 100% oxygen?
This airway can reduce nasal trauma when frequent nastotracheal suctioining is needed.
What is a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)?
This is the purpose of the stylet used during intubation.
What is adding shape and rigidity to help guide ETT insertion?
After intubation, the capnogram shows almost no exhaled CO2. You should suspect this tube placement problem.
What is esophageal intubation?
Before removing an ETT, this inflatable part must be completely deflated.
What is the cuff?
A patient develops a sudden arrhythmia during suctioning. This is what an RT should do immediately.
What is stop suctioning and administer oxygen?
This is the name for the surgically created opening in the neck leading into the trachea.
What is a tracheostomy?
This is the reason cuff pressures that are too high can cause tracheal injury
What is impaired tracheal mucosa blood flow/
A patient needs an artificial airway for an extended period. What procedure may be indicated?
What is a tracheostomy?
An intubated patient has an 8.0mm ETT. Using the formulas given in chapter 37, calculate the suction catheter size in French units.
What is a 14Fr? (8x3 /2=12; choose the next larger available french size)
During a traditional surgical tracheotomy, the incision into the trachea is typically made at this location.
What is through or between the second and third tracheal rings?
A ventilated patient suddenly has a lower delivered tidal volume, and you suspect a cuff leak. You should investigate these things.
What are the cuff, pilot balloon, and pilot valve?
A ventilated patient has suddenly diminished breath sounds and airflow, and air is escaping through the mouth. You expect this airway emergency.
What is partial or accidental extubation (ETT displacement)?
During extubation, name four important steps the RT should complete before and after removing the tube.
-Suctioning ETT and oropharynx, oxygenating, deflating the cuff, removing the tube, applying appropriate oxygen/humidity, and reassessing the patient