Endotracheal tubes, laryngeal mask airways, and difficult airway equipment preparation tested on the Cer.A.T. certification exam.
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35 basic cards for Cer.A.T. Anesthesia Technology. Set 1 of 10 in Anesthesia Technology. It opens with "What is the standard connector size that attaches an endotracheal tube to the" and "What is the standard outer connector size for face masks and breathing circuit". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.
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- What is the standard connector size that attaches an endotracheal tube to the breathing circuit?
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15 mm- What is the standard outer connector size for face masks and breathing circuit adapters?
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22 mm- What is the purpose of the Murphy eye on an endotracheal tube?
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A side hole near the tip that allows continued airflow if the main tube opening becomes obstructed- What is the recommended upper limit for endotracheal tube cuff pressure?
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About 30 cmH2O- What design feature distinguishes a Cole tip endotracheal tube?
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A narrowed distal segment with no side (Murphy) eye- At what depth (at the teeth) is an adult oral endotracheal tube typically secured?
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About 21 to 23 cm- What does the pilot balloon on an endotracheal tube indicate?
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Whether the tube cuff is inflated- What is the main purpose of a RAE (preformed) endotracheal tube?
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It curves away from the surgical field for oral or nasal head and neck surgery- What is a double lumen endotracheal tube primarily used for?
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One lung ventilation during thoracic surgery- What feature allows a reinforced (armored) endotracheal tube to resist kinking?
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An embedded metal or nylon wire spiral in the tube wall- Why are laser resistant endotracheal tubes used during airway laser surgery?
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To reduce the risk of an airway fire from the laser igniting the tube- What material are most disposable endotracheal tubes made from?
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Medical grade PVC (polyvinyl chloride)- What formula estimates the internal diameter of a pediatric endotracheal tube by age?
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(Age in years divided by 4) plus 4- What is the purpose of the radiopaque line running along an endotracheal tube?
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It allows the tube's position to be seen on a chest X-ray- What trend has changed regarding cuffed endotracheal tubes in pediatric anesthesia?
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Cuffed tubes are now commonly used even in young children, not just uncuffed tubes
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