Advanced Airway Tools Flashcards
1
Q
Body position / padding for infant / small child for OPA, neutral and sniffing
A
Neutral - padding behind shld
Sniffing- padding beneath neck
2
Q
Body position / padding for large child for OPA, neutral and sniffing
A
Neutral- NO Padding
Sniffing - padding behind occiput
3
Q
Body position / padding for adult for OPA, neutral and sniffing
A
Neutral and Sniffing- pads go under the occipital
4
Q
OPA contras
A
Trimus
Gag reflex
TBI
Non TBI w adequate ventilation
5
Q
Why put pt in sniffing or neutral position?
A
To assist with airway patency and easier insertion of airway adjuncts such as OPA, SGA
6
Q
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7
Q
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8
Q
Neutral position
A
External auditory meatus- mid clavicle
9
Q
Sniffing position
A
External auditory meatus / sternal notch
10
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