Airway Flashcards
What is a see-sawing chest a sign of?
Complete or partial airway obstruction
What is gurgling and how is it resolved?
Gurgling means fluid is either partially or fully obstructing the airway. Suction via Yankeur catheter what you can see
What is snoring and how is it resolved?
Snoring is a displaced tongue partially obstructing the pharynx. Head tilt chin lift if no obvious spinal injury, jaw thrust if spinal injury.
What is stridor and how is it resolved?
Stridor indicated a narrowing in the upper airway which can be caused by allergies. Nebulisers and antibiotics
How do you measure an oropharyngeal?
The angle of the jaw to level with incisors
How do you insert an oropharyngeal?
Reverse, Rotate, Insert
What should you do with the back of your hands?
Feel for breath
