Basic Airway Management Flashcards
1
Q
Sellick’s manoeuvre effectively closes the esophagus to pressures as high as ____?
A
100 cm/H20
2
Q
How many fingers do you use to apply Sellick’s manoeuvre in infants?
A
1 finger
3
Q
How long is an NPA?
A
They vary from 17-20cm long. Diameter ranges from 20F to 36F
4
Q
How long is an OPA?
A
They come in sizes ranging from 40mm (for infants) to 110mm (for adults)
