Advanced Airway Management Flashcards
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A patient with epiglottitis presents in severe respiratory distress. Which airway intervention should be attempted first?
Answer: Bag-valve-mask ventilation and transport
In epiglottitis, attempts at intubation may provoke complete obstruction; BVM support and rapid transport to the OR with ENT and anesthesia available is preferred.
During RSI, after administering succinylcholine you notice the patient develops masseter rigidity. This is most concerning for:
Answer: Malignant hyperthermia
Masseter muscle rigidity following succinylcholine is an early sign of malignant hyperthermia, a life-threatening hypermetabolic crisis.
A video laryngoscope provides an improved view but the paramedic cannot advance the tube into the trachea. The most likely cause is:
Answer: The tube angle does not match the hyperangulated blade curve
Video laryngoscope blades are hyperangulated; the ETT requires a stylet bent to match that curve, otherwise the tube cannot follow the visual path.
Which of the following correctly describes the Cormack-Lehane Grade III laryngoscopic view?
Answer: Only epiglottis visible, no glottis seen
Grade III view shows only the epiglottis with no glottic structures visible, indicating a difficult intubation requiring additional maneuvers.
In a pediatric patient, the narrowest portion of the upper airway is located at the:
Answer: Subglottic cricoid cartilage
In children under 8 years, the subglottic cricoid ring is the anatomical narrowest point of the airway, unlike adults where the glottis is narrowest.
When using a colorimetric CO2 detector after intubation, a persistent purple color after 6 ventilations indicates:
Answer: Esophageal intubation or cardiac arrest with no perfusion
Purple color indicates no CO2 detected, suggesting either esophageal placement or cardiac arrest with absent pulmonary circulation.
Which size endotracheal tube is most appropriate for an average adult female?
Answer: 7.0–7.5 mm cuffed
Average adult females typically require a 7.0–7.5 mm internal diameter cuffed ETT, while adult males typically require 7.5–8.0 mm.