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Check his airway to make sure it is not blocked. Then perform CPR.
If the stomach is increasing in size, you are likely using an advanced airway such as an EMT or Paramedic uses.This should not be happening. It means your airway leads into the stomach, not the lungs. If you're using a Combitube, switch from your current tube to your secondary. If you're using a King or other airway, you may need to remove the tube and try again.Beware, the victim may vomit.
In an unconscious victim you perform CPR the same for an obstructed airway as you would for regular CPR with one exception, before attempting ventilation you should look for the object in the mouth and if you see it, remove it. But never perform a blind finger sweep!
The nasopharyngeal airway is a piece of equipment used in healthcare for unconscious patients. The airway should be lubricated with a water based lubricant before insertion.
The nasopharyngeal airway is a piece of equipment used in healthcare for unconscious patients. The airway should be lubricated with a water based lubricant before insertion.
The nasopharyngeal airway is a piece of equipment used in healthcare for unconscious patients. The airway should be lubricated with a water based lubricant before insertion.
The nasopharyngeal airway is a piece of equipment used in healthcare for unconscious patients. The airway should be lubricated with a water based lubricant before insertion.
To open the airway
this should only be used if spinal injury is suspected, if not heat tilt chin lift or recovery position should be used
No.Once an advanced airway is emplaced and confirmed, chest compressions should be performed continuously at a rate of at least 100 per minute. Simultaneously, you should deliver ventilations every 3-5 seconds using the bag-valve-mask
If there is no other chest or abdominal injury, and the patient is awake and conscious there is no need to worry about the airway