Chapter 39: Airway + Patient Positions

Question 1

Main venous drainage of the head?

Answer 1

IJV: can be depressed to diminish or stop flow

Question 2

When positioning prevents neck from draining properly, how is airway patency effected?

Answer 2

Significant glottic and supraglottic edema

Question 3

What is the definition of the Trendelberg position?

Answer 3

Supine, head lower than heart, legs and pelvis elevated

Question 4

What are two reasons why anesthesia personnel utilize the trendelberg position?

Answer 4

Increases diameter of jugular veins

Moves regurgitated material into pharynx

Question 5

Trendelenberg benefits circulation by:

Impedes circulation due to:

Answer 5

(+)moving blood centrally from legs

(-) increased venous pressure + edema in head

Question 6

What are the three aspects of the body that we should be specific about when setting up bed position?

Answer 6

Trunk
Legs
Head + neck