Tracheal Position

The Trachea, is a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air, and so is present in all air-breathing animals with lungs. Normally trachea is either central or slightly shifted/tilted to the right. Aim of the activity is to examine the Tracheal deviation, Cricoid Sternal distance, and Tracheal descent during inspiration.

 

 

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Simulation Type

Condition, Interactive Animation

Gender Specific

No, Common for both genders

Conditions

Simulated

     Tracheal Deviation (Left/Right and Center)

      Cricoid Sternal distance:

a.    Normal - Cricoid sternal distance is 3 fingers

b.    Hyperinflation - Distance ≤ two fingers

     Tracheal Descent :

a.    Normal - No tracheal descent

b.    Abnormal - Tracheal descent is present

Procedure

     Tracheal deviation:

a.    Select the ‘Tracheal Deviation’ from the drop down list. The system will display the patient’s tracheal part and hand.

b.    Click on the “Start Test”, the hand will drag from the point 'A' to 'B' over the neck.

c.    Once the hand reached the point 'B' the system will display the result in a small pop-up window.

      Cricoid Sternal distance:

a.    Select the ‘ Cricoid Sternal distance’ from the drop down list. The system will display the patient’s tracheal part and hand.

b.    Hit, ”Inhale” button to start the test.

c.    The point “A” will move to point “B” as the patient inhales.

d.    Once the inhalation stops, the system will display the result in a small pop-up window.

     Tracheal Descent:

a.    While selecting the ‘Tracheal Descent’ from the drop- down list, the system will display the patient’s tracheal part and hand.

b.    Click the button "Inhale".

c.    The finger position below the point "A" will not change if the result is normal otherwise the finger position will change