Airway and Ventilation Equipment Flashcards
What types of airways should be carried on ambulances for adults, children, and infants?
Oropharyngeal airways and nasopharyngeal airways
Oropharyngeal airways are for adults, children, and infants, while nasopharyngeal airways are for adults and children.
What are the two portable artificial ventilation devices that should be carried on an ambulance?
Disposable pocket masks and bag-mask devices
These devices operate independently of an oxygen supply.
What is the purpose of the bag-mask devices carried on the ambulance?
To supply almost 100% oxygen when attached to an oxygen supply with the oxygen reservoir in place
They are necessary for effective ventilation.
What does the National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019 include regarding EMT administration?
Administration of beta agonists and anticholinergic agents for patients who are wheezing
This requires the use of a nebulizer mask.
What are the requirements for the suctioning units carried on ambulances?
Must generate a vacuum of 300 mm Hg, be adjustable for infants and children, and include large-bore suction tubing with semirigid tips
The suctioning unit must have easily accessible components when sitting at the head of the stretcher.
What is the minimum capacity of the portable oxygen supply unit on an ambulance?
425 L of oxygen
It should be equipped with a yoke, pressure gauge, flowmeter, and oxygen supply tubing.
What should the mounted oxygen unit on an ambulance have?
A capacity of 3,000 L of oxygen and visible flowmeters
These flowmeters should deliver 1 to 15 L/min and be accessible at the head of the stretcher.
When should a disposable, single-use humidifier be used in the mounted oxygen system?
On runs lasting longer than 1 hour
Humidification is not usually necessary for shorter runs.
True or False: Humidification equipment should be used on multiple patients to prevent the spread of infection.
False
Humidification equipment should be disposable and used only on a single patient.
What should the ambulance carry in terms of oxygen masks?
Transparent, disposable masks in sizes for adults, children, and infants
Masks should include both nonrebreathing and standard types.
What is the recommended flow rate for the portable oxygen unit?
1 to 15 L/min
This allows for flexibility in oxygen delivery based on patient needs.
What additional oxygen supply should be kept on the ambulance?
At least one extra portable 500-L cylinder
This backup cylinder may be equipped with its own yoke, gauge, regulator, and tubing.
