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bobbie

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on: Jul 16, 2018
In a properly performed traditional surgical tracheotomy, entrance to the trachea is made through an incision in what area?
 
  a. Through or between the first and second tracheal rings
  b. Through the ligament between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages
  c. Through or between the second and third tracheal rings
  d. Between the cricoid cartilage and the first tracheal ring

Question 2

A surgical resident has asked that you assist in an elective tracheotomy procedure on an orally intubated patient. Which of the following would be an appropriate action?
 
  a. Remove the oral tube just before trache-ostomy tube insertion.
  b. Remove the oral tube before the trache-otomy is performed.
  c. Pull the oral tube only after the trache-ostomy tube is placed.
  d. Withdraw the oral tube 2 to 3 in while the incision is made.


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missalyssa26

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
In the traditional surgical tracheotomy, the surgeon makes an incision in the neck over the second or third tracheal ring.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
After dissection to the anterior tracheal wall, the endotracheal tube is retracted to keep the tip of the tube inside the larynx.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
Happy to help you


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