Tubes and Lines

Question 1

Endotracheal Tube

Answer 1

Hollow tube in airway of trachea. One side is dense.

Question 2

ET Tube Location

Answer 2

• Midway between the supra sternal notch and carina
• Over the T2 vertebra
• Two cms (one inch) above the carina

Question 3

Nasogastric Tube

Answer 3

• To suction gastric contents
• Diagnostic step in upper GI bleeding
• To provide feedings, fluids or drugs

Question 4

Nasogastric Tube Location

Answer 4

Stomach

Question 5

Chest Tube

Answer 5

To remove air, fluid or pus from the pleural cavity

Question 6

Chest Tube Location

Answer 6

• Tip towards apex of lung for pneumothorax
• Tip towards base for pleural effusions
• The side orifices should be within the thorax

Question 7

Central Venous Catheter Location

Answer 7

Tip in the superior vena cava or right atrium

Question 8

Swan-Ganz Catheter

Answer 8

• To measure RA, RV, PA and wedge pressures

* To monitor therapy and to evaluate the effect of drugs

Question 9

Swan-Ganz Catheter Location

Answer 9

Pulmonary Artery

Question 10

Dobhoff Feeding Tube

Answer 10

• Tip should be beyond pylorus

* The tip should be between the third and fourth part of the duodenum.