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The space between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis; receives the tip of a curved laryngoscope blade during endotracheal intubation.
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Vallecula
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Advanced airway devices, such as the Esophageal Tracheal Combitube and the pharyngeotracheal lumen airway, that have multiple tubes to aid in ventilation and will work whether placed in the trachea or esophagus.
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multilumen airways
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An advanced airway device that is blindly inserted into the mouth to isolate the larynx for direct ventilation; consists of a tube and a mask or cuff that inflates to seal around the laryngeal opening.
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laryngeal airway
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Removal of a tube after it has been placed.
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extubation
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Insertion of an endotracheal (ET) tube directly through the larynx between the vocal cords and into the trachea to maintain and protect an airway.
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endotracheal intubation
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A plastic-coated wire that gives added rigidity and shape to the endotracheal tube.
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Stylet
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An instrument used to give a direct view of the patient''s vocal cords during endotracheal intubation.
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laryngoscope
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Spasm of the larynx and surrounding structures.
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laryngospasm
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A multilumen airway that consists of a single, dual-lumen tube with two cuffs.
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Esophageal Tracheal combitube
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To release from pressure or compression.
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decompress
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An instrument used to aid in blind insertion of an endotracheal tube.
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lighted stylet
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Plastic, disposable indicator that signals by color change when an endotracheal tube is in the proper place.
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end-tidal carbon dioxide detector
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A multilumen airway that consists of two tubes, two masks, and a bite block.
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pharengeotracheal lumen airway
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