Exam Preview for 1535: Esophageal Tracheal Double-Lumen Airway: Rem

Esophageal Tracheal Double-Lumen Airway: Removing or Replacing with an Endotracheal Tube

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1. What are some specific advantages when using an esophageal tracheal double lumen tube? Can be inserted blindly and by inexperienced practitioners Must maintain a complete seal during bag mask ventilation Increases gastric reflux during ventilation attempts Must be used with a laryngoscope
2. An esophageal tracheal double lumen tube has a large proximal balloon cuff that seals the _______. Bronchiole Nose Hypopharynx Mouth
3. Approximately what percentage of insertions is estimated to enter the trachea? 10-12 % 1 to 5% 20-24% 8-10%
4. What medications may be necessary during the insertion or ventilation of an esophageal tracheal double lumen tube? Sedation Analgesics Paralytics All of the above
5. Which of the following is a possible complication during the insertion of an esophageal tracheal double-lumen tube? Vomiting and aspiration Dental or oropharyngeal soft tissue trauma Tongue edema All of the above