Intubation

Question 1

Anatomy (bones/cartilage/ligament) in order when introducing ETT

Answer 1

1 - Mandible
2 - Hyoid Bone
3 - Thyroid Cartilage
4 - Cricothyroid Ligament
5 - Cricoid Cartilage
6 - Tracheal Rings

Question 2

Visualizing structures during ETT in order

Answer 2

1 - tongue
2 - uvula/oropharynx
3 - epiglottis
4 - vallecula
5 - vocal cords (glottic opening)
6 - arytenoid cartilages
7 - trachea

Question 3

STOP IC BARS

Answer 3

Suction
Tubes
Oxygen + PPV
Pharmacology

IV
Connect (Telemetry - Monitor, etCO2)

Blade
Alternative
Rescue (iGel)
Surgical

Question 4

Mallampati Class I - IV visible structures

Answer 4

Class I - soft palate, uvula, fauces, pillars
II - soft palate, fauces
III - soft palate, base of uvula
IV - hard palate only

Question 5

LEMON

Answer 5

Look Externally
Evaluate 2-2-3-1
Mallampati
Obstruction/Obesity
Neck Mobility

Question 6

3-3-2-1

Answer 6

3 mouth opening
3 thyromental distance (“room to displace tongue”)
2 hyoid bone - thyroid arch
1 jaw protrusion

Question 7

BOOTS

Answer 7

Difficult BVM

Beard
Obesity/Obstruction
Old
Toothless
Sounds

Question 8

MOODS

Answer 8

Difficult Extraglottic

Mouth Opening
Obstruction
Displacement, Distortion
Stiff lungs

Question 9

DART

Answer 9

Difficult Cricothyrotomy

Distortion
Access
Radiation
Tumor