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What are possible complications due to intubation while intubating?
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Malpositioning, airway trauma (incl. dislocated mandible), Physiologic reflexes (sympathetic stim), and Tube malfunction/cuff perforation
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What are possible complications of intubation intraoperatively?
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Malpositioning (Right mainstem/extubation, laryngeal cuff), Airway trauma, Tube malfucntion (ignition, obstruction)
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At what FiO2 is fire more likely?
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>25%
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What are possible postop complications related to intubation?
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Airway trauma (edema, stenosis, hoarseness), Aspiration, Physiologic reflexes (Laryngospasm)
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What is the narrowest part of the airway in adults?
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The glottis
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What is the narrowest part of the airway in peds?
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The cricoid cartilage
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When should you be most worried about laryngospasm on emergence?
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With irregular breathing=Stage 2
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How many breaths are needed to assure no esophageal intubation via ETCO2?
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3-5
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Do all patients give a 5 second head lift? Who is it use for?
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Used for patients with suspected weakness or questionable airway
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What is the sign of complete bronchospasm on ETCO2?
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No ETCO2
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