Airway Lecture Flashcards
What is the primary indication to suction?
Gurgling- fluid in upper airway
What is the maximum amount of time to suction with a hard tip?
15 seconds or until heart rate drops
What is the maximum amount of time to suction with a french tip?
5 seconds or until heart rate drops
Tracheal suctioning is set to how many millimeters of mercury?
Adult 80-120 mmHg. Pedi 80-120mmHg
How many rescue breaths per minute for an average adult?
10 breaths/min or every 6 seconds
For pediatric CPR, one rescue breath is given every three to five seconds. True or False
True
Mouth to mask at 15 LPM delivers what percent of oxygen?
50-60% O2
Mouth to mask at room air delivers what percent of oxygen?
16% O2
What is another name for bag value mask?
AMBU bag
Preferred device to use on a non-breathing patient is what?
Non- rebreather
BVM at room air delivers what percent of oxygen?
21% O2
BVM without reservoir bag delivers what percent of oxygen?
at 15 LPM is 50-60% O2
BVM with reservoir bag at 15 LPM delivers what percent of oxygen?
80-100% O2
What clamp is used for BVM?
C/E clamp
How many divisions of the respiratory system are there?
3
What are the divisions of respiratory system?
Airway, lungs, muscles of respiration
What are the benefits of nasal inhalation?
keeps air in your lungs longer than mouth breathing, and provides up to 20% more oxygen
What are the benefits of oral inhalation?
doesn’t require muscular effort
What does the epiglottis do?
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits beneath the tongue at the back of the throat. Its main function is to close over the windpipe (trachea) while you’re eating to prevent food entering your airway.
What does the lower airway consist of?
Cricoid ring, trachea, alveoli, bronchi + bronchioles, and lungs
What separates the upper and lower airways?
The epiglottis
What takes place in the alveoli (ravioli)?
the lungs and the blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide during the process of breathing in and breathing out
How many primary muscles are used for respiration?
2- diaphragm and intercostal muscles
Room air consists of what percentage of oxygen
21%
Your body uses what percentage of oxygen?
20%
