What should suction pressure be set on for children?

Tracheostomy tubes are made from metal, polyvinyl chloride or silicone.

What is the picture below used for?

If a patient experiences atelectasis during endotracheal suctioning what would be your course of action? List two.

List the bedside methods used to assess endotracheal tube position.

What is the removal of the larynx called?

The diameter of the suction catheter should be less than 50% of the internal diameter of the artificial airway in adults.

How long should an intubation attempt be allowed? If the attempt fails what should be done?

Artificial airways that are placed through the nose or mouth into the trachea are called ___________.

During intubation, the laryngoscope should be held in the right hand and inserted into the left side of the mouth and moved toward the center, displacing the tongue to the right.