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bag-mask ventilaion
a method of PPV
after induction but before intubation |
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Definition
placement of the ET tube into the trachea
must have a clear view of rima glottidis
protects lower airway from aspiration |
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| What does "difficult airway" imply? |
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Definition
-difficult mask ventilation
-laryngoscopy with poor view
-difficult ET tube placement |
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| Difficult Mask Ventilation: Definition |
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Definition
| inability of a trained anesthetist to maintain a patient's SpO2 about 90% using face mask ventilation |
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| Difficult Intubation: Definition |
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Definition
| inability to place an endotracheal tube within 10 min. or 3 attempts at direct laryngoscopy. |
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| Causes of a difficult mask ventilation |
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Definition
-poor seal
-large vol. leaks
-excessive resistance (UAO)
incidence (HIGH) at 0.08-0.5% cases |
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| Phsyical attributes that are risk factors for difficult mask ventilation |
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Definition
-edentulous
-obese
-older than 55
-large jaw
-beards |
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| Pathologic risk factors for poor mask ventilation |
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Definition
-snoring/sleep apnea
-pharyngeal pathology
-facial deformities
-skin sensitivity (burns) |
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Term
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Definition
associated with difficult laryngoscopy
depends on practitioner's skill & experience |
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Term
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Definition
| entire laryngeal aperture visible |
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Definition
| just posterior portion of laryngeal aperture is visible |
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Term
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Definition
| only the epiglottis is visible |
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Term
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Definition
| only soft palate is visible |
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Term
| occurrence of an inability to intubate or ventilate |
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Definition
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Term
| Best source of info. about the airway... |
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Definition
| Old anesthesia record with airway notes |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| underbite/ prominent chin |
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Term
| Sign of a supraglottic lesion |
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Definition
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Term
| sign of a subglottic lesion |
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Definition
| inspiratory and expiratory stridor |
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Term
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Definition
temperomandibular joint
tranlocation and hinge like motion |
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Term
| How do we assess translocation of TMJ? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is adequate interincisor distance? |
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Definition
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| Dentition that may interfere with laryngoscopy... |
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Definition
prominent maxillary inscisors
caps/crowns
poor dentition |
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Definition
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Definition
| thyromental distance (3 finger breadths) |
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