AIRWAY POSITIONING

Question 1

Discuss differences in sniffing position for adults, children, infants & obese patients

Answer 1

Adults : place a towel under back of head to achieve a sniffing position with earlobes in line with line of chest
Obese : in a ramped position by using blankets to elevate them on a slight angle
Children : use a shoulder roll to elevate head
Infants : simple head tilt chin lift

Question 2

What condition is jaw thrust used for?

Answer 2

Suspected C-spine injuries

Question 3

Head tilt chin lift uses what 2 techniques?

Answer 3

CE grip & BVM ventilation