Question 1

what is a circumferential tracheal ring?

Accepted Answer

Rare: The trachea or windpipe is made up of incomplete cartilaginous rings where the front is c shaped cartilage with a membranous posterior in front of the esophagus. Rarely congenital complete circumferential tracheal rings may be cartilaginous all around resulting in possible tracheal stenosis (narrowing) which can lead to breathing difficulty.

Question 2

i need any and all information you can give me on tracheal deviation thank you?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: There are many reasons for a tracheal evaluation. It is impossible to list them all in the space provided. You need an evaluation with an ENT in it is in the neck area or a thoracic surgeon if it is inside the chest area. CT scan and other test might be helpful. Hope this helps.

Question 3

what causes and what is tracheal malacia?

Accepted Answer

Floppy airway: Tracheomalacia is a condition where the trachea (windpipe) collapses too easily, usually causing more trouble with expiration (or breathing out)
it can have various causes including previous heart or chest surgery, prematurity, or can be a primary problem
symptoms are noisy breathing, harsh brassy cough, sometimes "dying spells"   
should be diagnosed with a bronchoscopy.

Question 4

is tracheal intubation done when awake?

Accepted Answer

Could be done: Tracheal intubation in usually done after patient is asleep, but in some circumstances it may be required to be done awake for patient saftey
examples
anticipated difficult intubation/mask ventilation
unstable neck/fracture cervical spine with cord compression.

Question 5

petachiae in left lateral tracheal  wall in the mid portion what's it mean?

Accepted Answer

Wow....: The only way to see this is by bronchoscopy or surgery.....   Your should ask the doctor performing the study.   Petechia are usually not good and can represent many different problems.   Can be either mild or serious.  If found on the pharynx they can be a symptom of strep throat.   An ear, nose and throat doctor can clear up the considerable possibilities.

Question 6

what can you do to perform an e.t (endo tracheal) intubation?

Accepted Answer

Intubation: Open the patient's mouth. Look for opened vocal cord. Place ett betwixt the cords. Inflate the cuff 1 cm below the cords. Auscultated for equal breath sounds.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: tracheal aspirate culture positive?

Accepted Answer

Infection: During a test called a bronchoscope where a very small scope is placed into the trachea (windpipe) and into each lung, fluid is sucked out of the trachea (aspirate). This fluid is smeared on special growth material. If there is bacteria in the fluid it will grow on the plate. This is culture positive. It then helps us pick the right antibiotic.

Question 8

should you go to the hospital if you have tracheal swelling?

Accepted Answer

YES!: It is urgent that you go.  At some point your airway may close off completely and yoou will die.

Question 9

what is the mechanism by which mucus plugs cause a tracheal pull?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a cork: The mucus plug simply acts as a cork and stops up the windpipe not allowing for the air to flow easily back forth thru the trachea.

Question 10

can anyone tell me is tracheal intubation a progress during awake or sleeping? is it painful?

Accepted Answer

Usually asleep: Tracheal intubations are usually after the patient is asleep and therefore patient does not have any pain during intubations. Awake intubations are very rare, and many of the nerves can be blocked sow there is not much pain even awake.

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