Chap. 3 Airway Management Flashcards
1
Q
How do you measure an OPA?
A
” place flange against the corner of the mouth…will extend to the angle of the jaw” p. 77
2
Q
How do you measure an NPA?
A
smaller diameter than nare. “from the tip of the nose to the angle of the jaw”. p. 77
3
Q
What are some contraindications for an NPA?
A
Facial or skull trauma
4
Q
Shape of miller scope blades
A
straight
5
Q
Shape of Mac scope blades
A
curved
6
Q
How do you deliver breaths via BVM? (speed, volume, etc.)
A
Depress bag slowly, about halfway
7
Q
Rate of rescue breaths
A
1 breath Q 3-5 sec. for infant of child p. 16
8
Q
Rate of breaths with advanced airway
A
1 breath Q 6-8 sec. p16
9
Q
How many square capnography waveforms are need to confirm airway placement?
A
3 p. 46
