Describe how both lumens on the ETC can be used to provide ventilation.
What will be an ideal response?
There are two cuffs on the ETC, a proximal latex pharyngeal cuff (100 ml) and a PVC cuff (15 ml) near the distal end of the tube. Both lumens on the ETC can be used to provide ventilation. Lumen 1 is used when the tube enters the esophagus and the distal cuff seals off the esophagus. Lumen 2 is used when it is in the trachea and the proximal cuff seals off the trachea.
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A dosage of 20 mg has been ordered. The strength that is available is 25 mg in 1.5 mL. How many mL should be given?
0.8 mL 1.2 mL 1.6 mL 2.2 mL
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