Laryngoscopy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A morbidly obese male with an unstable cervical fracture and a history of a difficult intubation (Mallampati class IV and mouth opening <15mm) is scheduled for a C3-4 cervical fusion. Which intubation technique with in-line stabilization is MOST appropriate? a. Asleep Direct Laryngoscopy b. Awake video laryngoscopy c. Asleep fiberoptic bronchoscopy d. Awake fiberoptic bronchoscopy -Answer D - Awake Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Airway management with a supraglottic airway is CONTRAINDICATED ...

FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) What is the single most important indicator in critical illness? - tachypnea Beck's Triad - hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds - a/w cardiac tamponade What is the thyromental distance? - It is the distance in finger breadths between the anterior prominence of the thyroid cartilage (adam's apple) and the tip of the mandible (chin). It is an estimate of the length of the mandible and the available space anterior to the larynx What d...

ATLS 10 Post-Test Exam With Bests Explained Questions and Answers. Real Exam 1. A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber IVs are initiated. Arterial blood gases are obtained. His PaO2 is 118 mmHg (15.7 kPa), PaCO2 is 30 ...

PRN1409/ PRN 1409 Exam 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care III |Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: hypoxia Answer: Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood Q: Nursing Priority Answer: ABC- airway, breathing, circulation Q: Nursing Process Answer: Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Q: larygoscopy Answer: the visual examin...

A difficult intubation is anticipated with an obese pt. The decision is made to intubate by video laryngoscopy. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be needed: A) Cook's Exchanger B) Rigid Stylet C) Cuffed Endotracheal Tube D) Video-enabled Laryngoscope A) cook's exchanger Video laryngoscopy involves use of a normal ET Tube with the addition of a rigid stylet, as well as a video-enabled laryngoscope and other normal intubation equipment. A Cook's Tube Exchanger is not necessary -...

TNCC Written Exam 2023 (92 Questions with 100% Correct Answers) What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - ANS-- Tracheal deviation - JVD What are signs of ineffective breathing? - ANS-- AMS - Cyanosis, especially around the mouth - Asymmetric expansion of chest wall - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Sucking chest wounds - Absent or diminished breath soun...

ATLS10 exam questions with answers (answers outlined!!) 1. A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber IVs are initiated. Arterial blood gases are obtained. His PaO2 is 118 mmHg (15.7 kPa), PaCO2 is 30 mmHg (4.0 kPa), and pH is7.21. The treat...

A difficult intubation is anticipated with an obese pt. The decision is made to intubate by video laryngoscopy. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be needed: A) Cook's Exchanger B) Rigid Stylet C) Cuffed Endotracheal Tube D) Video-enabled Laryngoscope A) cook's exchanger Video laryngoscopy involves use of a normal ET Tube with the addition of a rigid stylet, as well as a video-enabled laryngoscope and other normal intubation equipment. A Cook's Tube Exchanger is not necessary -...

A difficult intubation is anticipated with an obese pt. The decision is made to intubate by video laryngoscopy. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be needed: A) Cook's Exchanger B) Rigid Stylet C) Cuffed Endotracheal Tube D) Video-enabled Laryngoscope A) cook's exchanger Video laryngoscopy involves use of a normal ET Tube with the addition of a rigid stylet, as well as a video-enabled laryngoscope and other normal intubation equipment. A Cook's Tube Exchanger is not neces...

Critical Care Paramedic Exam Questions and Answers Laryngoscopy - Answer-Step1-Appropriate Sniffing Position: head back, neck flexed (ear hole/external auditory eatus is at same plane as sternal notch. Need to elevate head 5-7inches up (once elevated, tilt head all the way back). Step2-translate mandibular process by opening mouth, two finger technique Step3-Insert scope, inch down tongue until you see epiglottis Step4-Make Vallecula actual space with ELM, and with no force yet, put blade ...