Question 1

is it normal to cough up brown phlegm or blood tinged mucous after outpatient surgery intubation and if so when should i see a doctor?breathing fine.

Accepted Answer

YES: however if continues after 48 hours would seek some advice from your doctor!

Hope this helps!

DrZ

Question 2

how can intubation be measured?

Accepted Answer

It is confirmed : By visualization, appropriate breath sounds, measured end tidal co2 and stable oxygen levels. It can also be confirmed by chest x-ray or other scan.

Question 3

what is rapid sequence intubation?

Accepted Answer

Intubating fast: Rapid sequence intubation is done to minimize aspiration of gastric contents in to the lung.
When we preoxygenate a patient have suction ready and give induction agent like Propofol or etomidate and musclerelaxant and succnylcholine(anectine)  rapidly while cricoid pressure on neck is maintained and the intubate in 45 seconds.

Question 4

is intubation painful when its happening?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: For most patients, endotracheal intubation is done once the patient is asleep.

In some circumstances, it maybe necessary to perform with awake with local anesthetics and mild sedation.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: intubation?

Accepted Answer

Airway Maintenance : It is the insertion of a tube into the trachea to maintain a secure airway. This is essential for safe general anaesthesia.

Question 6

is eating phlegm good or bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Phlegm: It won't harm you, it is your own mucus, if you swallow it, it will eventually be excreted.

Question 7

laryngoscopy intubation--are you out for it?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Usually you are "out" for this procedure or heavily sedated, depending on what is required to be done afterwards.

Question 8

what exactly does fiberopoptic intubation anesthesia feel like?

Accepted Answer

Safe and effective: Fiberoptic intubation is a useful technique in a number of situations. It is used when the patient's neck cannot be manipulated, as when the cervical spine is not stable. It can be used when it is not possible to visualize the vocal cords because a straight line view cannot be established from the mouth to the larynx. Fiberoptic intubation can be performed either awake or under general anesthesia.

Question 9

cough with dark phlegm?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Dark phlegm: This sounds like bronchitis or a cold or pneumonia. Sometimes when we cough a lot of violently we break small blood vessels and blood can get on or into the mucous. 

As long as you are not freely bleeding this is considered routine and normal.

Question 10

associated with phlegm and mucus?

Accepted Answer

Cough,phlegm: At this time your symptoms are characteristic of a viral upper respiratory tract infection, and if your sputum is very discolored, bronchitis may be present. Absence of fever,chills, chest discomfort,shortness of breath or wheezing is reassuring but your MD may recommend starting antibiotic treatment. Leave it to him/her whether covid19 treating is advisable depending upon exposure history.

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