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Where there is no suspected cervical (neck) injury, the way to open the airway is by use the head tilt-chin lift.
Tilt the victims head back with a hand on their forehead and two fingers under their chin, so that the tongue wont get in the way
There are two separate types of victims:
1. a 'Medical' patient - i.e. heart attack, stroke, seizure, diabetic.
2. a 'Trauma' patient - i.e. signs of injury, (bleeding, breaks, burns, bites, poisoning.
1. To open the airway of a 'Medical' patient, tilt the head back with the palm of one hand and with the other lift the bony part of the chin, (the mandible should be vertical). - This is called the 'Head Tilt, Chin Lift'.
2. To open the airway of a 'Trauma' patient, sit behind the patients head, place your thumbs on the maxilla bones, (cheek bones), place your index fingers below the ear lobe onto the hinge of the mandible ,(jaw bone), and lift the mandible upward without moving the head - This is called the 'Jaw Thrust Maneuver.
What else can I help you with?
Which connective tissue type in the bronchial tree provides the support to maintain an open airway?
Cartilage is the connective tissue type in the bronchial tree that provides support to maintain an open airway. It is found in the trachea and bronchi in the form of C-shaped rings that prevent collapse during breathing.
What is in the upper airway?
The nose, pharynx, and trachea are the parts of the upper airway. The tubes of the lungs comprise the lower airway.
What is the most important factor in determining airway resistance?
The diameter of the airway is the most important factor in determining airway resistance. A smaller diameter increases resistance, making it harder for air to flow. Factors such as mucus, inflammation, and constriction can also affect airway resistance.
When giving mouth to mouth resusitation why is the head held back and the lower jaw upward?
Holding the head back and lifting the lower jaw helps to open the airway and allow for better air flow during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. This position helps ensure that the person's airway remains clear and unobstructed for effective breathing support.
How does the larynx help you?
The larynx has three functions. # It maintains an open airway # It acts as a switching mechanism to route air and food down the proper channels # Voice production (as it contains the vocal cords)
What is airway patency?
Patent means open. So, if an airway is patent, it is open.
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 are the steps for airway in the ABC acronym?
Airway; open the airway is tip the head and check for breathing.
What way is best way to open the airway?
The jaw thrust maneuver is an alternative method to open the airway.
What technique is used to open airway of unresponsive victim?
To open the airway use the head tilt chin lift method.
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 is it a good reason to open a person's airway if they are unconscious and has no control of their muscles?
If a person is unconcious, they most likely will not be in a position to keep their airway open, therefore, they will not be able to breathe and they will die. You must keep their airway open so they can breathe.
What are the advantages of using a pharyngeal airway?
A nasopharyngeal airway is used when you don't want to intubate the victim. Sometimes all you need is that open airway.
Why do you perform chin lifts?
to open the airway
You need to open the airway because?
The patient can breath better when it is open
How can you keep somebody's airway open to help them breathe?
Tilt the head back or jut the jaw to keep somebody's airway open to help them breathe.
When opening an infants airway what special precaution should be taken?
Not to tilt the head back too far on the child
