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jerry coleman

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Cricoid pressure is used during endotracheal tube placement to close off the esophagus to prevent reflux and aspiration for trauma patients.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which is an example of iatrogenic injury that can occur in the OR setting?
 
  a. Allergic reaction to penicillin
  b. Malignant hyperthermia
  c. Elevated blood potassium level
  d. Hyperabduction of arm on armboard


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InfiniteSteez

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

ANS: T
Cricoid pressure is pressure applied to the cricoid cartilage to occlude the esophagus and immobilize the trachea to prevent regurgitation and aspiration of stomach contents.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Examples of iatrogenic injures in the OR include nerves injured from faulty positioning, such as hyperabduction or extension of the arm; loosened teeth or damage to dental work during endotracheal intubation; pressure sores from laying on poorly padded areas; fingers and body parts pinched in OR bed flexures; careless handling of an anesthetized patient resulting in paralysis; fractures or postoperative pain; and eyes injured from irritating anesthetics or facemasks or from drying or scratching of the cornea if the eyelids are not closed.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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