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Per the protocol, what is a common ETCO2 reading while performing CPR?
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10 mmHg to 15mmHg is not uncommon in poorly perfusing patients, such as cardiac arrest
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The End Tidal CO2 detector will not register a breath when the End Tidal CO2 is less than______. In cardiac arrest, adequate
cardiopulmonary resuscitation is necessary to increase End-Tidal CO2 levels detectable by the CO2 Detector |
8 mmHg
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What are the contraindications to using an EDD?
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children <1 or under 10Kg
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If the bulb refills in __ seconds or less, then the ET tube is most likely in the trachea
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5
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What should you suspect if the EDD fills in less than 30 seconds?
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check for possible obstruction
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If the EDD bulb does not refill in 30 seconds?
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the tube is probably in the esophagus
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What are some ways that the ETT can be sized for a pediatric pt?
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Broselow Tape, size of the nares, or pinky finger.
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When sizing up for a pedi intubation, what is something you should have ready after you decide on the indicated tube size?
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One must ready
not only the indicated size, but a tube which is .5 mm in the next larger and smaller size. (This is especially important in smaller children when the uncuffed tube is utilized relying on an anatomical sea |
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Anytime the pediatric patient is intubated, or prolonged bag valve mask ventilation over________ occurs, what should always be done?
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( > 3 minutes) an orogastric tube should be
inserted. |
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What are the indications for an orogastric tube?
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1) The adult patient with noticeable gastric distention that interferes with ventilatory support
2) Any pediatric patient that is intubated or receives long term (>3 minutes) ventilation by Bag Valve Mask |
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What size orogastric tube should be used for an adult?
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16 french
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What size orogastric tube should be used for a pediatric?
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Per the Broselow Tape (6 - 16 french
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How much air should be inserted through an orogastric tube to confirm placement?
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20 - 30 ml's of air
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How do you measure an orogastric tube?
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Measure the tube by placing over the xyphoid and extend to the ear and then to the mouth. (Note tube mark at this time)
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When may retrograde intubation be considered?
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1) Unique anatomy
2) Trauma 3) Excessive secretions 4) Spinal injury where movement is contraindicated |
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What equipment is needed to perform retrograde intubation?
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• 14-18 gauge IV catheter
• 10mL syringe • 110 mm long guide wire (0.97mm diameter) • Forceps • ET tube |
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What is the minimum size tube that can pass over a bougie stylette?
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6.0
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Minimum weight for a king tube?
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12 Kg
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