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When would you not use nasopharyngeal airway when it seems to be indicated?
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A nasopharyngeal airway, (aka NPA or a nasal trumpet), is a tube inserted into the nasal passageway of an unconscious victim to provide an open airway (when unconscious the jaw muscles relax and the tongue to falls back obstructing the airway).
If your patient presents with one or more of the following, you would NOT use a nasopharyngeal airway:
- severe maxillofacial trauma,
- periorbital echymosis,
- retroauricular echymosis,
- significantly deformed nares or septum.
NOTE: nasopharyngeal airways are CONTRAINDICATED in severe head or facial injuries (bruising behind the ears, raccoon eyes, blood or clear fluid leaking out of the ears or nose), patients on anticoagulants, patients with nasal infections, and patients with nasal deformities.
This may indicate a brain injury
This may indicate a brain injury.
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If you noticed a friend had clenched teeth but was conscious which airway management technique would you use?
Nasopharyngeal-Airway Technique
If you noticed that your friend had clenched teeth but was conscious which airway-management technique would you have performed?
Nasopharyngeal-Airway Technique
Obstruction in the upper airway would be indicated by?
laboured or no signs of breathing/Choking.
Why should the nasopharyngeal airway not be used if there is evidence of the clear fluid coming from the nose?
A nasopharyngeal airway is contraindicated in the following situations:- Evidence of Battle's Sign (bruising behind the ear)- Severe facial of cranial injuries.- Signs of cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) or raccoon eyes.NB: the clear fluid coming out of the patient's nose or ears is most likely CSF. CSF protects and insulates the brain, and can leak from the skull if there is head trauma.The above situations indicate the possibility of a traumatic brain injury (previously termed 'head injury'). The risk of the nasopharyngeal airway intruding with the brain is fairly high so as a precaution, an alternative airway is used. An oropharyngeal airway would be a better alternative in a patient with suspected traumatic brain injury.A nasopharyngeal airway, (aka NPA or a nasal trumpet), is a tube inserted into the nasal passageway of an unconscious victim to provide an open airway (when unconscious the jaw muscles relax and the tongue to falls back obstructing the airway).NPA is contraindicated (not used) in patients with severe head or facial injuries, or a basilar skull fracture (Battle's sign, raccoon eyes, cerebrospinal fluid/blood from ears, etc.) due to the possibility of direct contact with brain tissue.
What should you lubricator the nasopharyngeal airway with before inserting it?
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. Any kind of surgical lubricant (like SurgiLube) will work. Don't have any on hand? Use the patient's saliva. You should lubricate the outside of the tube with a water-soluble gel to decrease irritation to the nasal passage and to ease insertion. They don't have to be lubricated it just makes insertion easier. Any kind of sterile lubricant will work. In an emergency you would use whatever you can - such as water or the patient's saliva.
Why would you insert an oral airway?
If a person becomes unconscious, an airway may be used to insure that the airway stays open.
Why should the nasopharyngeal airway not be used if there is evidence of fluid coming from the nose or ears?
A nasopharyngeal airway is contraindicated in the following situations:- Evidence of Battle's Sign (bruising behind the ear)- Severe facial of cranial injuries.- Signs of cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) or raccoon eyes.NB: the clear fluid coming out of the patient's nose or ears is most likely CSF. CSF protects and insulates the brain, and can leak from the skull if there is head trauma.The above situations indicate the possibility of a traumatic brain injury (previously termed 'head injury'). The risk of the nasopharyngeal airway intruding with the brain is fairly high so as a precaution, an alternative airway is used. An oropharyngeal airway would be a better alternative in a patient with suspected traumatic brain injury.A nasopharyngeal airway, (aka NPA or a nasal trumpet), is a tube inserted into the nasal passageway of an unconscious victim to provide an open airway (when unconscious the jaw muscles relax and the tongue to falls back obstructing the airway).NPA is contraindicated (not used) in patients with severe head or facial injuries, or a basilar skull fracture (Battle's sign, raccoon eyes, cerebrospinal fluid/blood from ears, etc.) due to the possibility of direct contact with brain tissue.
What would you if your airway is irritated by smoke?
i would call for help
How would you use suction on an airway?
Suction is used for airway management when the patient can't manage his or her own secretions.
When do you use a oropharyngeal airway?
You would use an oropharyngeal airway only if certified and use it when a person is unconsius and not breathig also for assistance with BVM ventilation
Find another name for the given number but with the denominator indicated?
It would help if the "denominator indicated" was actually indicated!
Would decreased airway resistance make it difficult for a person to exhale?
Yes
