HUMB2009 Study Guide - Final Guide: Shortness Of Breath, Chest Tube, Cavitation
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Neutral position = tube tip 5-7cm from carina. Cervical flexion = tube tip 3-5cm from carina. Cervical extension = tube tip 7-9 from carina. Tube width = at least 2/3 of tracheal width. Ap (cid:272)hest radiograph shows a well positio(cid:374)ed e(cid:374)dotra(cid:272)heal tu(cid:271)e tip appro(cid:454)i(cid:373)atel(cid:455) A well positioned right internal jugular central line tip is @ the distal superior vena cava. No mobility with cervical flexion and extension. At least 2/3 of the width of the trachea. Ap cxr- shows an appropriately positioned tracheostomy tube (3/4cm above carina). The tracheostomy tube diameter is at least 50% of the diameter of the trachea. Pneumothorax drainage in supine patient, tip in anterosuperior pleural space. Hydrothorax drainage in supine position; tip in posteroinferior pleural space. Pulmonary artery catheter right or left pulmonary artery. Radiography always performed after insertion of tube or line to document position and identify complications, cxr for ett, tracheostomy tube, enteric tube, chest tube.