Endotracheal tubes, laryngeal mask airways, and difficult airway equipment preparation tested on the Cer.A.T. certification exam.
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- What is the standard connector size that attaches an endotracheal tube to the breathing circuit?
- 15 mm
- What is the standard outer connector size for face masks and breathing circuit adapters?
- 22 mm
- What is the purpose of the Murphy eye on an endotracheal tube?
- 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?
- About 30 cmH2O
- What design feature distinguishes a Cole tip endotracheal tube?
- A narrowed distal segment with no side (Murphy) eye
- At what depth (at the teeth) is an adult oral endotracheal tube typically secured?
- About 21 to 23 cm
- What does the pilot balloon on an endotracheal tube indicate?
- Whether the tube cuff is inflated
- What is the main purpose of a RAE (preformed) endotracheal tube?
- 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?
- One lung ventilation during thoracic surgery
- What feature allows a reinforced (armored) endotracheal tube to resist kinking?
- An embedded metal or nylon wire spiral in the tube wall
- Why are laser resistant endotracheal tubes used during airway laser surgery?
- To reduce the risk of an airway fire from the laser igniting the tube
- What material are most disposable endotracheal tubes made from?
- Medical grade PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
- What formula estimates the internal diameter of a pediatric endotracheal tube by age?
- (Age in years divided by 4) plus 4
- What is the purpose of the radiopaque line running along an endotracheal tube?
- 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?
- Cuffed tubes are now commonly used even in young children, not just uncuffed tubes