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Sarah Intubation 24/25 students version

Sarah Intubation 24/25 students version

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48 Slides • 21 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures is responsible for preventing food from entering the trachea during swallowing?

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Epiglottis

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Glottis

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Oropharynx

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Hard palate

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of using a supraglottic airway device (SGAD) compared to an endotracheal (ET) tube?

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Avoids mechanical trauma to trachea and larynx

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More effective in IPPV

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Harder to place

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Increases airway resistance

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Multiple Select

What are some potential disadvantages of using a supraglottic airway device (SGAD) instead of an endotracheal tube (ET tube)?

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More easily displaced than ET tubes

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Less effective in IPPV

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Increases airway resistance

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Harder to place

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Open Ended

Describe a situation in which a supraglottic airway device (SGAD) might be preferred over an endotracheal tube (ET tube).

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The main purpose of intubation is to secure the ___ and allow direct transfer of gases to the lungs.

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Fill in the Blank

What is intubation?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using endotracheal (ET) tubes?

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Potential damage to airway structures

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Improved oxygen delivery

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Enhanced patient comfort

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Reduced risk of infection

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of red rubber/natural latex ET tubes?

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Rigid

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Reusable

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Transparent

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Possible allergies

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Multiple Choice

Which material is used for ET tubes that are transparent and disposable?

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Red rubber/natural latex

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PVC

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Silicon rubber

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Polyurethane

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Open Ended

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the different ET tube materials discussed in the slides.

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Fill in the Blank

Silicon rubber ET tubes are made from PVC and ___ oil.

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Murphy eye in a Magill-type endotracheal tube?

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To provide an alternative passage for respiratory gases

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To inflate the cuff

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To measure tube placement

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To prevent tube kinking

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Multiple Choice

Which part of the endotracheal tube helps to prevent airway obstruction if the main opening becomes blocked?

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Murphy Eye

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Cuff

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Pilot Balloon

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Radiomarker

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of endotracheal tubes shown in the images?

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Magill cuffed

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Murphy cuffed

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Murphy uncuffed

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Magill uncuffed

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Fill in the Blank

The size of an ET tube relates to its internal ___ .

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Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the cuff in an endotracheal tube?

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To provide a complete seal between airway and breathing system

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To allow visualization of the tube on X-ray

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To connect the tube to the ventilator

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To measure the internal diameter

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Multiple Choice

What is the recommended pressure to aim for in the cuff of an endotracheal tube?

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20 cm H2O

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10 cm H2O

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30 cm H2O

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40 cm H2O

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Multiple Choice

Which type of cuff is more likely to cause tracheal wall ischaemia and necrosis if used for a prolonged period of time?

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High-volume, low-pressure cuff

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Low-volume, high-pressure cuff

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Both types equally

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Neither type

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The internal diameter of an ET tube for cats should be between ___ and 4.5 mm.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended practices for ET tube selection and placement in veterinary patients?

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Choose a tube with a snug but smooth fit

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Use the largest tube available

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Estimate size by placing the tip between the nares

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Prepare a selection of sizes

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Open Ended

After learning about intubation devices and the anatomy of the airway, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about regarding intubation in animals?

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