Author Question: Complications from an emergency cricothyroidotomy can be prevented by doing which of the following? ... (Read 31 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

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.

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

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.