This is the LITFL CCC master page for tracheostomy — follow the links for further discussion of the following:
Airway
Ventilator Alarms
VIDEO
Nebulizers
A nebulizer (aerosol generator, atomizer, nebulizing humidifier) emits water in the form of an aerosol mist (water vapor plus particulate water); include small or large volume delivery systems
Nasopharyngeal airway
Reviewed and revised 7 February 2017 OVERVIEW Nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) or nasal trumpet USE Can provide an airway in patients with an intact gag reflex, trismus or oral trauma Facilitate suctioning in patients with a weak cough DESCRIPTION Soft, flexible anatomically designed airway adjunct Sized by measuring from the tip of the patient’s nose to […]
Nasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
Nasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
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