A patient in the rehab unit of your facility was trached following a stroke that left him unable to control his airway and caused partial left-sided paralysis. The patient is improving in rehab and now has full use of his left arm. When the patient attempts to talk, he occludes his trach tube with his left hand and verbalizes his wants/needs. After 2 weeks, the patient developed a respiratory infection, and the physician asks you for suggestions that will help provide better infection control. What will you suggest to the physician?

What is the name of the part in the image below? obturator.jpg 

How do OP and NP airways help restore airway patency?

After inflating the cuff of an adult’s ETT, the cuff pressure is assessed and is found to be 25 cmH2O. What should you do?

A 66-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes presents with substernal chest pressure of 2 hours’ duration. Her blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg, her pulse is 100 beats/min and irregular, her respirations are 22 breaths/min, and her oxygen saturation is 92%. The patient does not have prescribed nitroglycerin, but her husband does. You should:

The RT needs to place an oropharyngeal (OP) airway. Choose the correct method of measuring the patient for the appropriate size.

Which of the following modalities/procedures pose less risk for adverse outcomes with the patient in the correct position? Medication education Intubation Airway adjunct placement Suctioning Administering medication via nebulization

What is the best method to confirm ETT placement in the trachea after intubating a patient?

After inserting a Combitube and inflating both cuffs, what should be done next?

The benefits of using the i-gel supraglottic airway includes: Ease and speed of insertion Gastric access Inflatable cuff for better lower airway seal Reduced trauma