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What should be done, according to the ASA algorithm, for a failed intubation attempted after the induction of general anesthesia?
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Call for help, consider returning to spontaneous ventilation/waking up, decide if it is emergent or non-emergent (able to ventilate?)
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Describe the ASA non-emergency pathway for intubation?
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Attempt alternative approaches to intubation, with multiple failed attempts, consider surgical airway, mask anesthesia or awaken patient
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Describe the ASA emergency pathway for intubation?
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Call for help, may try OTI once more. Consider emergency non-surgical airway ventilation (incl. PTJV, LMA, combitube). If these fail, move on to surgical airway
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What are indications for intubation?
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Ventilatory support, protection/patency of the airway, anesthesia and surgery, operative position other than suppine, operative site at/near the upper airway, airway maintenece difficult by mask, suctioning required during surgery
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Can a patient have NMB and a LMA?
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No
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What facial features make masking a patient difficult?
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High ridge nose, facial hair
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Describe the form and use of a miller blade
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Straight blade without flange, blade inserted along right cheek, tip placed over epiglottis
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What is a typical ETT size for a male?
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7.5-8
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What is a typical ETT size for a female?
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7.0-7.5
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According to Joanne, should a stylette be place in every tube?
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Yes
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