Airway Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for CPAP?
A
CHF / Pulmonary Edema High altitude pulmonary edema Asthma COPD / Emphysema Drowning / Near-Drowning Pneumonia
2
Q
What are the contraindications for CPAP?
A
Respiratory or cardiac arrest Lack of gag reflex Unable to follow verbal instructions Vomiting or active upper GI bleed Suspected or known pneumothorax Trauma causing inadequate mask seal Patient size or anatomy causing inadequate mask seal
3
Q
What equipment will be needed for/after intubation?
A
RSI medications if MAAM ET tube(s) Tube tie McGrath Laryngoscope Bougie/stylet Tru-cuff/10cc syringe Back up airway BVM Suction Oxygen In-line capno Vent NG/OG tube
4
Q
What is a crash airway?
A
An airway obstruction or other cause that creates a cannot ventilate situation.
5
Q
What is a difficult airway?
A
Anatomic, event, or metabolic cause that may lead to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
6
Q
What are the MAAM medications?
A
Ketamine Etomidate (amidate) Rocuronium (zemuron) Succinylcholine (anectine) Fentanyl (sublimaze) Versed (midazolam) Vecuronium (Norcuron)
7
Q
What are the BLS airways/adjuncts?
A
CPAP, superplug, OPA, NPA, iGel
