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Airway resistance is affected primarily by the?
airway length - a large surface area means more friction airway radius - halving the radius increases resistance 16-fold flow rate
Why did the allies attack at low tide on D-Day?
So that the underwater obstructions would be exposed …
What is one of the first steps used to check the airway?
Look at the casualty's chest to see if it rises and falls. (AF SABC)
What were those metal obstructions on the beaches at Normandy and what were they for?
The name of the obstructions escape me (Rommel's Asparagus?) but the one's you see in the old pictures are taken at low-tide. They are meant to rip open the bottoms or blow up (some had mines on them) landing craft before they could unload the soldiers. Allied frogmen (future SEALS) went in before the invasion and cleared lanes through these obstacles for the landing craft. The Beach Obstacles you mention are called Tetraheda, designed to be used as described by the previous responder. Rommel's asparegus were poles placed in the ground as a defence against glider troop landings.
What are the effects of chrorine gas?
Chlorine gas is a pulmonary irritant. Breathing of chlorine gas is the most harmful exposure and effects begin almost immediately. They include wheezing, sore throat, cough, airway irritation, eye irritation, and skin irritation to name just a few.
What is the recommended airway management technique?
The proper airway management technique is to first, sweep the mouth and check the airway for obstructions. Then position the person's head so that the airway is as open as possible to facilitate breathing.
What causes lack of oxygen?
maybe airway obstructions, or lack of hemoglobin which carries oxygen, somethings like that.
What is a back blow?
A blow to the back used primarily with infants to clear airway obstructions, in that abdominal compressions are dangerous with infants.
What has the author Michael S Gorback written?
Michael S. Gorback has written: 'Emergency airway management' -- subject(s): Airway (Medicine), Obstructions, Respiratory intensive care, Respiratory organs
What has the author George Kovacs written?
George Kovacs has written: 'Emergency airway management' -- subject(s): Airway (Medicine), Airway Obstruction, Emergencies, Intratracheal Intubation, Intubation, Intratracheal, Methods, Obstructions, Respiratory emergencies, Respiratory intensive care, Respiratory organs, Therapy
What can be done if choking occurs?
Tracheal obstructions can cause partial to full blockage of the airway. If the obstruction is not removed or expelled, it can cause of loss of consciousness or death.
Do you turn a person onto their side when unconscious?
Yes, after ensuring the patient is breathing and their airway and mouth is clear of obstructions (such as dentures), then the patient should be turned on their side and placed in the recovery position.
What is foreign body airway obstruction?
I Believe what you mean is a foreign body airway obstruction. Essentially this is just the same thing as saying someone is choking. You have 2 types, total and partial airway obstructions. Any object that blocks the airway is considered to be an obstruction. The tongue itself can be one. If this isn't what you're looking for please feel free to revise this.
What viruses can infect your airway?
Three that come to mind are adenovirus, influenza, and RSV.
What does the throat do for the human body?
The throat is a delicate system that serves many purposes. It forms part of the digestive system; helps to control salivary build-up; assists in speech; protects the airway from obstructions and serves as a passage for excess mucous.
list three examples of some obstructions you might encounter whilst attempting to clean glass surfaces?
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What is the duration of The Five Obstructions?
The duration of The Five Obstructions is 1.72 hours.
