airway management Flashcards

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what does the acronym LEMON stands for

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Look- for dental condition
Evaluate- 3,3,2
Mallampati- class 1-4
O-obstruction/ obesity- patency and complication of airway
N- neck flexibility ( C-spine precautions)

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What’s does the acronym for MOANS stand for ?

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M-mask seal (proper mask size) 
O-obstruction/ obesity 
A- age 
N-no teeth 
S-stiff ( c- spine fusion)
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what does the acronym RODS stand for ?

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R- restricted mouth opening
O- obstruction/ obesity
D- disrupted or distorted airway
S- stiff

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what does the acronym BURP stand for ?

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Backwards
upper
right
pressure

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