Respiratory HQ's Journey to Success

Episode 52: Artificial Airways


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This is an AI generated podcast using Tonya Piehl's lecture notes. This document details various artificial airways, including oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal, and endotracheal tubes, along with less common devices like the laryngeal mask airway and Combitube. Each airway type's insertion, proper sizing, advantages, disadvantages, and indications are described. Specific examples like the Berman and Guedel oropharyngeal airways are highlighted. The text also covers tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes, and double lumen endotracheal tubes for specific clinical situations. The overall focus is on providing a comprehensive guide to the selection and application of different artificial airways for maintaining a patient's airway.

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Respiratory HQ's Journey to SuccessBy Tonya Piehl

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