ATLS REVIEW EXAM 5 2025

ATLS REVIEW EXAM 5 2025 Oxygen flow rate for Bag Valve Mask (BVM)? - 15 L/min (at least 10) drug Intubation - -give meds if time -pre-oxygenate with high flow oxygen (if can't then need surgical airway) -suction available -size 8 ETT tube with working cuff -laryngoscope and GEB ready -visualize cords, inflate cuff -check position with breath sounds, co2 monitor, -secure tube and ventilate - CXR Circothyroidotomy - -sterile prep and 2% lidocaine -6mm ET tube -preoxygenate 100% NRB mask -give suchinylcholine -palpate cricothyroid membrane and incise 2-3cm vertically -incise base of membrane transversely -insert hemostat or scalpel and rotate 90 to open airway -insert tube, inflate cuff -check position with breath sounds, co2 monitor, -secure tube and ventilate - CXR