its something that you stick into the persons mouth that opens their airway for them and you can breathe for them or you use it to keep their airway open so they dont choke
Depends on which state you are in. Michigan has several levels. An EMT with advanced airway and IV skills is called a Specialist. An EMT with advanced airway, IV, cardiology and pharmocology is called a Paramedic.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)-- A ventilation device that blows a gentle stream of air into the nose during sleep to keep the airway open.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)-- A ventilation device that blows a gentle stream of air into the nose during sleep to keep the airway open.
About $3 each.
To clear liquids out of the airway/mouth
uncuffed endotraceal tub
A tracheostomy cuff is the part of the airway device that inflates to hold the tube in place.
compressions and ventilations ata constant rate for two minutes
One breath every 5 seconds
HUMSA is a advanced sonar
The only difference an advanced airway would make is that you no longer have to discontinue compressions after every 30 to administer rescue breaths. You can continue compressions at a rate of 100 per minute, and give the rescue breaths with your BVM without pausing after every 30 compressions.
It will first advise that it will analyze (in which case nobody should touch the patient). Next, it will advise if a shock is or isn't required.