Intubation and Extubation Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms related to the process of intubation and extubation, including definitions, indications, equipment, procedures, and potential complications.

Intubation

The passage of a tube into a body aperture, commonly refers to the insertion of an endotracheal tube within the trachea.

Indications for Intubation

Includes relieving airway obstruction, facilitating removal of secretions, protecting the lower airway from aspiration, providing mechanical ventilation, and instilling medication.

Laryngoscope

An instrument used to obtain a view of the vocal cords and the glottis during endotracheal intubation.

Magill Forceps

Specialized instruments used for nasal intubation.

Bag/Mask Unit

A device used to ventilate and oxygenate a patient.

CO2 Detector

A device that detects tracheal or esophageal intubation by measuring end-tidal CO2 levels.

Pre-oxygenation

An important step involving the administration of 100% oxygen for at least 5 minutes prior to intubation.

Criciod Pressure

A maneuver applied to the cricoid membrane to collapse the esophagus and facilitate visualization of the vocal cords during intubation.

RSBI (Rapid Shallow Breathing Index)

A measure used to assess readiness for extubation, calculated as the ratio of respiratory rate to tidal volume.

Complications of Intubation

Includes tracheal damage, vocal cord damage, right mainstem intubation, cuff ruptures, aspiration, and various other hazards.

Extubation

The removal of the endotracheal tube from the trachea.

Weaning Parameters

Criteria used to assess a patient's readiness for extubation, including NIF, VC, and RSBI.