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Endotracheal tube: Identify the parts and pros-cons of the endotracheal tube

Endotracheal tube: Identify the parts and pros-cons of the endotracheal tube

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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Endotracheal tube: Identify the parts and pros-cons of the endotracheal tube
11:45 a. m. Lun 25 sep. G ANAMARY FIGUEROA SOTO 2018-2020 E GRUIENS A= B= C = D= E= F= G= H= | = J= Menciona pros-contra del tubo endotraqueal @90%
Transcribed Image Text:11:45 a. m. Lun 25 sep. G ANAMARY FIGUEROA SOTO 2018-2020 E GRUIENS A= B= C = D= E= F= G= H= | = J= Menciona pros-contra del tubo endotraqueal @90%
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Step 1: Endotracheal tubes
  • Endotracheal tubes are made up of polyvinylchloride (is a white, brittle solid substance).
  • The tube is placed between the vocal cords through trachea to provide oxygen and inhaled gases to the lungs.
  • This tube is mostly used, in case of emergency conditions, when patients go into shock to intubat the patients with artificial breathing ventilator and during surgical procedures, when we give general anaesthesia to the patient.
  • The sizes of the tubes are :
    • For Adults sizes 8, 7.5, and 7.
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