Notes in 04 Airway Management

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Published	12/13/2023	An oral airway that is too big can cause {{c1::obstruction}}.
Published	12/13/2023	The difference between a Cormack and Lehane grade IIA and IIB is that in IIB, the {{c1::glottic opening}} is not visualized.
Published	12/13/2023	How much cricoid pressure is applied before loss of consciousness?{{c1::20 Newtons (2 kg)}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Ludwig's angina}} is a bacterial infection characterized by rapidly progressing cellulitis in the floor of the mouth.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Ludwig's angina}} displaces the tongue posteriorly, causing a complete supraglottic airway obstruction.
Published	12/13/2023	Retrograde intubation is contraindicated in patients with a {{c1::upper respiratory}} infection.
Published	12/13/2023	What congenital syndromes have micrognathia?{{c1::Pierre RobinGoldenharTreacher CollinsCri du Chat}}
Published	12/13/2023	What congenital syndrome is characterized by micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate?{{c1::Pierre Robin}}
Published	12/13/2023	What congenital syndrome is characterized by choanal atresia, micrognathia, and ocular/auricular anomalies?{{c1::Treacher Collins}}
Published	12/13/2023	A oropharyngeal airway (OPA) is sized by measuring from the {{c1::corner of the mouth}} to the {{c2::angle of the mandible}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What previous procedures are a contraindication to nasal airway placement?{{c2::Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy }}{{c1::Caldwell-Luc procedure}}
Published	12/13/2023	The endotracheal tube cuff pressure should not exceed {{c1::25}} cm H2O.
Published	12/13/2023	The target cuff pressure for a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is {{c1::40}} to {{c1::60}} cm H2O.
Published	12/13/2023	Laryngeal mask airways (LMA) {{c1::are not::are/are not}} contraindicated in patients with asthma.
Published	12/13/2023	Can Combitubes be uesd for prolonged periods of time (> 2-3 hours)?{{c1::No}}
Published	12/13/2023	The afferent limb of the gag reflex is the {{c1::glossopharyngeal}} nerve.
Published	12/13/2023	If an endotracheal tube catches on the laryngeal tissues, the first troubleshooting step is to rotate the endotracheal tube {{c1::90}} degrees {{c1::c…
Published	12/13/2023	Use of a Trachlite lighted stylet is difficult in patients with excessive {{c1::neck}} tissue.
Published	12/13/2023	When using a Trachlight lighted stylet in children, the tip should be bent to a {{c1::more::more/less}} acute angle.
Published	12/13/2023	Retrograde intubation is most often used in patients with a {{c1::unstable cervical spine}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Transtracheal jet ventilation is contraindicated in patients with {{c1::upper airway obstruction}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What is the contraindication to tracheostomy?{{c1::None}}
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