SKILL DRILLAIRWAY

POSITIONING AIRWAY IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT-1

1. Position the pediatric patient on a firm surface.

2. Place a folded towel about 1" thick under the shoulders and back.

3. Immobilize the forehead to limit movement and use the head tilt–chin lift maneuver to open the airway.

INSERTING AN OROPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT-1

1. Determine the appropriately sized airway. Confirm the correct size visually, by placing it next to the pediatric patient’s face.

INSERTING AN OROPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT-2

2. Position the pediatric patient’s airway with the appropriate method.

3. Open the mouth. Insert the airway until the flange rests against the lips. Reassess the airway.

INSERTING AN NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT -1

1. Determine the correct airway size by comparing its diameter to the opening of the nostril (naris). Place the airway next to the pediatric patient’s face to confirm correct length. Position the airway.

INSERTING AN NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT -2

2. Lubricate the airway. Insert the tip into the right naris with the bevel pointing toward the septum.

3. Carefully move the tip forward until the flange rests against the outside of the nostril. Reassess the airway.

ONE- RESCUER BAG-MASK DEVICE VENTILATION ON A PEDIATRIC PATIENT-1

1. Open the airway and insert the appropriate airway adjunct.

2. Hold the mask on the pediatric patient’s face with a one-handed head tilt–chin lift technique (E-C grip). Ensure a good mask-face seal while maintaining the airway.