Chap. 4 Airway Obstruction Flashcards
1
Q
ways to prevent airway obstruction
A
dental dam
hvs
throat pack
2
Q
where does food go through
A
esophagus
3
Q
voicebox
A
larynx
4
Q
trachea “windpipe”
A
airway to lungs
5
Q
Mouth & nose common passage
A
pharynx or throat
6
Q
it went down the wrong way
A
partial obstruction
7
Q
when pt is in danger, can’t cough
A
partial obstruction with inadequate air exchange
8
Q
how many minutes does it cause to have irreversible brain damage
A
4-6 min
9
Q
who created the Heimlich Maneuver
A
dr. Hemilich
10
Q
perdorm finger sweeps only when
A
the pt is unconscious
11
Q
Do not do abdominal thrusts in
A
pregnant pt
12
Q
chest thrusts
A
only on pregnant pt
13
Q
Main goal of Heimlich Maneuver
A
do whatever is necessary to clear the obstruction and get o2 to the pt
