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aabwk4

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on: Jul 18, 2018
What maneuver is done at the beginning of intubation to prevent aspiration?
 
  a. Hyperventilation
  b. Cricoid pressure
  c. Extubation
  d. Masseter muscle rigidity

Question 2

What feature of the anesthesia machine controls the amount of exhaled anesthesia gases vented into the OR?
 
  a. Oxygen analyzer
  b. Scavenger system
  c. Dosimeter
  d. Flowmeter


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Cricoid pressure or Sellick's maneuver is pressure applied to the cricoid cartilage to occlude the esophagus and immobilize the trachea. It prevents regurgitation and aspiration of stomach contents.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The elimination of waste gas, vented through an exhaust valve into a waste gas scavenger system, controls pollution of the OR air.


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