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Ideally, get a shorter airway. But if no shorter airway is available, you can cut it to the right size, cutting at an angle, using some trauma shears. But be sure to check your local protocols or with your medical director on this matter- some may not allow you to do that.
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After measuring you decide that the nasopharyngeal airway is too long. What should you long?
cut it to the correct length, creating an angle.
After measuring you decide that the nasopharyngeal airway is too long. What should you do?
cut it to the correct length, creating an angle.
While treating an Airman with a suspected head injury, you decide to use the nasopharyngeal device Before inserting the nasopharyngeal airway, you will need to?
lubricate the outside of the tube with a water-based lubricant
Can goldfish go in a tube?
yes, they could, as long as the tube is filled with water and it's not too narrow.
What is the definition of 'nasopharyngeal airway'?
Airway adjunct that is a plastic tube with a flange on the end passed through the nostrils into your airway, so you can be ventilated if you have stopped breathing and access is limited via the mouth, for example in facial trauma. The nasopharyngeal airway is used if there are complications to having a patent airway.
What should you do if after measuring the nasopharyngeal airway tubing you decide it is too long?
Re-measure the tubing and mark the most distal point with tape. (SABC) Cut it to the correct length, creating an angle.
What will happen if you left a flashlight on too long?
Its battery would leak or pollute the tube.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a nasopharyngeal culture?
There is little to no risk involved in a nasopharyngeal culture.
Does tube have an long e sound?
nope, and it sounds like " too-b" silent "e"
What is nasopharyngeal secretions?
Snot
How do you do nasopharyngeal swab?
This has good visual
Does tube have a long U?
No, the word "tube" does not have a long U sound. It is pronounced as "toob."
