Intubation, E.T. Tubes and SADs

What is one of the advantages of using a red rubber ET tube?

• Disposable

• Re-useable

• Cheap

• Non-irritant

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a silicone ET tube?

• Inexpensive

• May need stylet

• Cannot be autoclaved

• Single use only

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a PVC ET tube?

• Cheap

• Non-irritant

• Designed to be disposable

• Cuffs are valved

Why is a radio opaque line used in PVC ET tubes?

• To make the plastic visible on x-ray

• To make the tube cheaper

• To make the tube reusable

• To make the cuffs valved

What material is the Armoured or Guarded ET tube made from?

• Rubber

• PVC

• Silicone

• Metal

What is the purpose of the wire coil in the Armoured or Guarded ET tube?

• To make the tube more flexible

• To prevent kinking during flexing of the neck

• To increase the tube's length

• To reduce the tube's weight

Label the E.T. Tube

b

c

d

e

a

14-15mm Adaptor

Pilot Balloon

Cuff

Murphy Eye

Vocal Cord Guide

Match the following parts of the endotracheal tube with their functions:

• Helps in positioning the tube correctly

• Vocal Chord guide

• Provides an alternate pathway for ventilation

• Murphy Eye

• Seals the airway to prevent air leakage

• Cuff

• Indicates the status of the cuff

• Pilot Balloon

Match the parts of the endotracheal tube with their functions.

• Used to connect to the ventilator

• 14-15mm Adaptor

• Facilitates smooth insertion

• Spring loaded one way Valve

• Allows visualization on X-ray

• Bevel

• Prevents air leakage

• Radiomarker

What can happen if the pressure of the cuff is too high?

• It can cause tracheal ischemia or necrosis

• It can lead to increased oxygen levels

• It can improve blood flow to the tracheal wall

• It can reduce the risk of aspiration