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Hello. Yes, they do intubate you during surgery. I recently had surgery (a week ago). After I woke up I had a little trouble breathing and my throat was sore. They said they had to tube me. I asked them why and they said they tube everyone who has surgery. I found a link that you might find very helpful. Hope it helps :D http://surgery.about.com/b/2008/08/21/what-is-intubation-and-why-do-i-have-to-have-a-tube-in-my-throat-for-surgery.htm
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoAnesthestics and pain medications can depress respirations. It is far safer to have mechanical ventilation done during major surgical procedures than to risk having the patient go into cardiopulmonary arrest.
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Can you eat or drink anything before ear tube surgery?
Generally: no. The rule of not eating or drinking before surgery isn't therer for the surgery itself, but for the anesthetic. Narcosis is a serious matter, and trying to intubate a person that has eaten something can be very dangerous, as they will vomit and thus possibly inhale some vomit. This leads to aspiration pneumonia, which can be very dangerous and even lethal. Even if you are having surgery that can be done under regional anesthetic, most anesthesiologists will ask you not to eat or drink, as when something goes wrong, they then can just intubate you and deal with almost anything a lot easier.
What is the appropriate period in which you should be able to intubate a newborn?
The appropriate period in which one should be able to intubate a newborn is 60 seconds. For more information about the issue, one should consult a doctor.
What does the medical abbreviation GCS 8 mean?
GCS 8 = intubate!
What are the procedures for breathing failures?
Usually you would intubate the person and and get them on a ventilator or oxygen
Propofol is intrveno?
Propofol is intrvenous anesthesia, so it means they will not have to intubate you , which means they won't put a tube down your throat and have a machine breath for you, so propofol is considered safer than having a tube down your throat, which is done during major surgery
Who is authorized to do intubation and where are ET tubes kept on hand?
It all depends on institutional policy, about who is authorized to intubate the trachea. In most institutions Nurse Anesthetists(CRNA's), Anesthesiologists, ER Physicians, Intensivist, and Respiratory therapist are allowed to intubate patients.
What does the medical abbreviation DNI mean?
DNI means Do Not Intubate; it's related to DNR (do not resuscitate).
What is the approximate period within which one should ideally be able to intubate a newborn?
Type your answer here... 60 seconds
Is it legal for a vet-tec to intubate a dog?
Yes! My technician friends do it almost daily and I help hold the animal!
How do you intubate?
To intubate is to insert a tube into an orifice of the body in order to remove from the body, or to supply to the body, some liquid or gas. For example, in an emergency, if air is required for the lungs, intubation is done via the nose or the mouth. Intubation is a delicate medical procedure which is carried out by suitably qualified and trained medical professionals such as paramedics, doctors and surgeons.
What are the advantages of using a pharyngeal airway?
A nasopharyngeal airway is used when you don't want to intubate the victim. Sometimes all you need is that open airway.
What emergency treatment would be approached?
Intubate and provide assisted ventilation with Power End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP). CBRNE-Dec 2011.
