Triple Airway Manoeuvre (TAM) Flashcards by Ashleigh Bikaunieks | Brainscape

Q

Indications for a TAM?

A

Patients unable to maintain airway patency

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Contraindications for a TAM?

A

Nil in this setting

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Precautions for a TAM?

A

Potential c-spine injury

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How is a TAM achieved?

A

Head tilt
Jaw thrust
Open mouth

*Avoid the head tilt in infants & patients with suspected c-spine injuries

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