Adult AIRWAY MANAGEMENT BLS Flashcards
1
Q
Give two Manual Techniques for Airway Management?
A
- Head-tilt chin-lift method
- Jaw-thrust method
2
Q
What are the two harmful effects of gastric distention during artificial ventilation?
A
- Aspiration and/or Obstruction
- Distended abdomen will prevent complete lung expansion
3
Q
When mouth-to-nose ventilation is recommended(AHA)
A
- Ventilation through victim’s mouth is impossible (e.g the mouth is serously injured)
- The mouth canot be opened, victim is in water.
- Inadequate mask seal.
4
Q
Why would lying supine position likely worsen respiratory distress?
A
Abdominal contents can impinge on the diaphragm.
5
Q
What is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in adults?
A
• The tongue
6
Q
How long should suctioning be performed?
A
Not more than 10 seconds
7
Q
Indications for OPA?
A
Unconscious
Semi-conscious with no gag.
8
Q
What are the common complications of rescue breathing?
A
- Hyperinflation of the lungs.
- Gastric distention
- Aspiration
- Hyperventilation
9
Q
Give contra-indications for nasal cannula?
A
- Poor respiratory effort
- Sever hypoxia
- Apnea
10
Q
How many ml’s of air do you need to produce visible chest rise ,by using a bag mask ventilation?
A
500 to 600ml
