Author Question: In the absence of neck or facial injuries, what is the procedure of choice to establish a patent ... (Read 68 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

In the absence of neck or facial injuries, what is the procedure of choice to establish a patent tra-cheal airway in an emergency?

a. Surgical tracheotomy
b. Orotracheal intubation
c. Nasotracheal intubation
d. Cricothyrotomy

Question 2

The removable inner cannula commonly incorporated into modern tracheostomy tubes serves which of the following purposes?

1. Aid in routine tube cleaning and tracheostomy care
2. Prevent the tube from slipping into the trachea
3. Provide a patent airway should it become obstructed
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Orotracheal intubation is the preferred route for establishing an emergency tracheal airway.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A removable inner cannula with a standard 15-mm adapter is normally kept in place within the outer cannula but can be removed for routine cleaning or if it becomes obstructed.