Artificial Airway (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is an artificial airway? What is an endotracheal tube? What is a tracheostomy tube? Watch this video to find out!
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Airway management is the process of maintaining ventilation so that gas exchange can occur. This allows a patient to take in oxygen while removing carbon dioxide. This is important because we need to keep a patient’s upper airway free and clear of foreign substances so that air can flow into and out of the lungs.

➡️ Artificial Airways
An artificial airway is a tube that is inserted into the patient’s trachea in order to maintain breathing and ventilation. This is necessary when a patient is unable to maintain their own airway or if they are at risk of aspirating. In this case, an artificial airway is used to establish a link between the patient and the mechanical ventilator.

➡️ Types
1. Endotracheal tube
2. Tracheostomy tube
3. Pharyngeal airways

Each type has different uses and advantages. However, in order to function properly, they must be inserted and maintained correctly, which is the job of a respiratory therapist.

➡️ Endotracheal Tube
An endotracheal tube is a small, flexible tube that is inserted through the nose or mouth into the trachea. This is necessary to establish an artificial airway for a patient in need of mechanical ventilation. The endotracheal tube is secured in place with tape or a tying device, and the insertion process is known as intubation.

➡️ Tracheostomy Tube
A tracheostomy tube is a small, flexible tube that is inserted through an incision in the neck and into the trachea. This is generally done when a patient is unable to tolerate intubation or if they are in need of long-term ventilatory support. After a tracheostomy tube has been inserted, it is the responsibility of the respiratory therapist to maintain the tube in place and keep the incision site clean. This is known as tracheostomy care.

➡️ Pharyngeal Airways
Pharyngeal airways are small tubes used to prevent obstructions and extend only into the pharynx.

➡️ Types
1. Nasopharyngeal airway
2. Oropharyngeal airway

A nasopharyngeal airway is a small tube that is inserted into the nasal passage of patients who require frequent nasotracheal suctioning. An oropharyngeal airway is a small tube that is inserted into the mouth of an unconscious patient to prevent the tongue from causing an obstruction. A key tidbit to remember about these airways is that the oropharyngeal airway can only be used if the patient is unconscious. If the patient is conscious with an intact gag reflex, an oropharyngeal airway would be contraindicated.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Artificial Airways
1:06 - Types
1:28 - Endotracheal Tube
1:48 - Tracheostomy Tube
2:19 - Pharyngeal Airways
2:27 - Types

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