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lak

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Complications from an emergency cricothyroidotomy can be prevented by doing which of the following?
 
  a. Using a small scal-pel c. Orally intubating the patient
  b. Using a large-gauge needle d. Converting to a tracheostomy

Question 2

After reinsertion of a tracheostomy tube (TT), manual ventilation is difficult. What immediate action should be taken?
 
  a. Reattempt insertion.
  b. Perform a cricothyroidotomy.
  c. Remove the tube, and insert another tra-cheostomy tube.
  d. Manually ventilate the patient through the upper airway.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Most authorities suggest elective conversion of an emergency cricothyroidotomy to a formal tra-cheostomy within 24 hours to reduce the likelihood of severe problems.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
If ventilation is difficult after urgent replacement of a dislodged TT, it might not lie in the tra-chea and manual ventilation through the upper airway should be initiated without delay.




lak

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!


aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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