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this sound is created when the tongue and likely the epiglottis are patially blocking the airway (upper airway or lower airway?)
snoring
upper airway
this sound is created when the tongue and likely the epiglottis are patially blocking the airway (upper airway or lower airway?)
With a gag reflex: suction and use nasopharyngeal airway
Without gag reflex: insert an oropharyngeal airway
this sound is an indication that a liquid substance is in the airway (upper airway or lower airway?)
gurgling
upper airway
turn pt to the side and sweep the mouth out with fingers and use a suction
either one of these can be described as a high pitched sound produced on inspiration which involves swelling or muscle spasms that result from airwayinfections, allergic reactions(upper airway or lower airway?)
Crowing or Stridorupper airway
how would you treat a pt experiencing upper airway infection?
BVM & supplement with oxygen
what is a late sign of shock?
drop in blood pressure
what is the avg respiratory rate for adults?
12-20
when u and a partner r performing adult pt bagging how long should it be for?
5-6 sec
nml tidal vol for adult
500ml
T/F
oxygen is the most beneficial treatment
True
if pt is in respiratory distress unresponsive and snoring what should u do?
use NPA
why do we administer inhaler’s
used to dialate bronchioles