Anaesthetics

Question 1

What 3 maneuvers can you use to open the airway?

Answer 1

1. Head tilt
2. Chin lift
3. Jaw thrust

Question 2

What devices can be used to keep the airway open?

Answer 2

1. Oropharyngeal airway
2. Nasopharyngeal airway
3. Laryngeal mask /iGel
4. Endotracheal tube
5. Tracheostomy

Question 3

Give 4 commonly used anaesthetic agents

Answer 3

1. Propofol
2. Sodium thiopentone
3. Ketamine
4. Etomidate