Airway Obstruction Flashcards
A condition in which the breathing stops
Respiratory arrest
Maneuver for babies; tapping the back while in supine position
Back blow
Location for checking pulse in an infant
Brachial
Heimlich maneuver is also known as _____
Abdominal thrust
Place one hand on the patient’s forehead then, place the fingers of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw
Head-tilt/Chin-lift maneuver
Insert a needle or any sharp instrument at a __________
10 to 30 degree caudal direction in the midline
An indication of cricothyroidotomy is allergic reaction causing _____
laryngeal edema
The victim is responsive and can cough forcefully, although frequently, there is wheezing between coughs
Partial Airway Obstruction with Good Air Exchange
Secure the placement of the needle with a
_____
tape
Done if the patient is on respiratory arrest
Rescue breathing
Universal distress symptom
Clutching the neck
Most conventional and common way of ventilation in acute hospital set-ups
Bag valve mask
In cricothyroidotomy, WOF:
Bleeding and aspirations
Position the patient’s neck in _____ and place a _____ beneath shoulders
extension; towel roll
Method of ventilating the lungs of a child
Mouth-to-Mouth or Mouth-to-Nose
Listen for air passing back and forth through the needle _____ with the patient’s respirations
synchronously
Compromised airway and inability to intubate or perform tracheostomy
a. foreign body obstruction
b. trauma to head and neck
Maneuver for advanced stages of pregnancy, unconscious, markedly obese patients
Chest thrust
Other causes of anatomical airway obstruction aside from tongue
Acute asthma
Severe allergic reaction
Direct the needle _____ and _____
downward; posteriorly
Mouth cannot be opened
Trismus
The victim has a weak, ineffective cough, high-pitched noise while inhaling, increased respiratory difficulty, and possibly cyanosis
Partial Airway Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange
The puncture or incision of the cricothyroid membrane to establish an emergency airway
Cricothyroidotomy
Grasp the angles of the patient’s lower jaw and lifting with both hands, one on each side, displace the mandible forward, while tilting the head backward.
Jaw thrust maneuver
Can lead to permanent brain damage or death will occur in 3-6 minutes secondary to hypoxia
Complete Airway Obstruction
Opening the airway (Head-tilt/Chin-lift) of an adult
Maximum tilt of the head
An emergency condition where airway is obstructed and compromises oxygenation and may lead to respiratory arrest
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Maneuver to be used in an unconscious patient
Finger sweep
Mechanical airway obstruction
Foreign objects: _____
Fluids/food: _____
Pharynx/airway
Back of the throat
Rate of breathing for a child/infant with 2 rescuers
20-30 breaths/min q 2-3 sec
Bag Valve Mask can deliver ventilation to a patient by using:
Hand operated device of self-inflating bag
One-way valve
Face mask
Oxygen reservoir
Arrange
A. Insert a needle or any sharp instrument at a 10 to 30 degree caudal direction in the midline.
B. Secure the placement of the needle with a tape.
C. Position the patient’s neck in extension.
D. Listen for air passing back and forth through the needle synchronously with the patient’s respirations.
E. Place a towel roll beneath shoulders.
F. Locate the cricothyroid membrane.
G. Direct the needle downward and posteriorly.
C. Position the patient’s neck in extension.
E. Place a towel roll beneath shoulders.
F. Locate the cricothyroid membrane.
A. Insert a needle or any sharp instrument at a 10 to 30 degree caudal direction in the midline.
D. Listen for air passing back and forth through the needle synchronously with the patient’s respirations.
G. Direct the needle downward and posteriorly.
B. Secure the placement of the needle with a tape.
