Author Question: Rapid feedback to confirm the correct placement of an endotracheal tube immediately after ... (Read 66 times)

newyorker26 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Rapid feedback to confirm the correct placement of an endotracheal tube immediately after in-tubation is achieved by which of the following?

a. Capnography c. CAT Scan
b. Chest radiography d. Fiberoptic bron-choscopy

Question 2

When a Macintosh type of laryngoscope blade is used, which of the following actions is most appropriate?

a. Insert the blade along the left side of the tongue.
b. Insert the tip of the blade below the level of the vallecula.
c. Identify the epiglottis, and hook it with the tip of the blade.
d. Lift the laryngoscope forward and upward to visualize the larynx.

aruss1303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The most sensitive and rapid way to confirm correct placement is to detect expired carbon diox-ide by means of a capnograph or a color-change capnometric device. A chest radiograph is used to determine proper position with respect to the carina. Chest auscultation is subjective, and re-ferred sounds from the stomach might be confused with breath sounds. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is another way to confirm placement, but this procedure may take time for preparation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
A curved blade enables identification of the epiglottis; the blade tip should be inserted above the epiglottis into the vallecula, which is the space between the tongue base and the epiglottis. With a forward and upward lift, the larynx is illuminated and the endotracheal tube can be passed into the trachea. The blade is inserted along the right side of the tongue. The tip of the blade needs to be in the vallecula. The epiglottis should not be hooked with the tip of the blade.