Failed Airway Flashcards
1
Q
If a patient’s head is repositioned and ventilation is still not possible what should you do?
A
Immediate crico
2
Q
Under the failed airway protocol, if a patient is able to be ventilated with a BVM, what is the next step that should be taken?
A
Proceed to an alternate airway
3
Q
Once an alternate airway is in place, what SPO2 are we shooting for?
A
Anything greater than 85%
4
Q
If the appropriate SPO2 is not possible under the failed airway protocol, what should be your next step?
A
Crico
5
Q
What are the two alternate airways we use?
A
King tube or LMA
6
Q
Under the failed airway protocol, if a patient cannot be ventilated with a BVM what should you do?
A
Reposition the head
