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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.
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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
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!
What emergency treatment would be approached?
Intubate and provide assisted ventilation with Power End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP). CBRNE-Dec 2011.
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.
At what Glasgow coma scale score is it appropriate to intubate?
General rule is less than 8...that being said there are very few always and nevers in medicine. A 2009 study of 73 patients with Glasgow scale less than 12 (many less than 8) did not intubate and they did not aspirate. A better answer would be to thoroughly assess the patient including history if available when deciding whether to tube or not.
Can nurse practitioners insert chest tubes and intubate?
Yes, nurse practitioners (NPs) can insert chest tubes and intubate, but this depends on their training, specialty, and the regulations of the state or country in which they practice. NPs with advanced training in critical care or emergency medicine may have these skills as part of their practice. However, not all NPs are trained to perform these procedures, and they must operate within their scope of practice and adhere to institutional protocols.
What developments have reduced the problems of anesthetizing patients who are difficult to intubate?
the laryngeal mask airway and the McCoy laryngoscope, which has a hinged tip on its blade that allows a better view of the patient's larynx.
