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OUTLINE SET

EMT B

AIRWAY

MODULE 2

LESSON 2-1

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Hi! I’m Mr. Hypoxia.

I’m a blues kinda guy and I’ll make you blue too!

My favorite tune is “Ode to Cyanosis”.

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Nose/Mouth Pharynx Epiglottis Trachea Cricoid Cartilage Bronchi Bronchus Lungs Diaphragm Alveoli

AirwayAnatomy Review

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AirwayPhysiology Review

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Alveolar/capillary exchange Capillary/cellular exchange Adequate Breathing

Adult 12-20

Child 15-30

Infant 25-50 Rhythm Quality Tidal Volume

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AirwayPhysiology Review

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Inadequate Breathing Rates Rhythms Qualities Tidal Volumes

Retractions Nasal Flaring Agonal Pediatric Considerations

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AirwayArtificial Ventilations

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ADEQUATE INADEQUATE

Chest Movementnormal rise and fall no rise and fall

Ventilatory RateAdult 12 Pediatric 20 to slow or fast

Heart Rate

normal rate abnormal rate

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Head-tilt, chin-lift

Jaw Thrust

AirwayOpening Airways

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BSI

Solid/liquid obstructions

Suction UnitsPortable or mounted

CathetersHard/rigid (tonsil tip) or Soft (French

AirwaySuctioning

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AirwaySuctioning Technique

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Portable (charged) or Mounted (300mmHg)

Rigid catheter for Pediatrics Nasal suction-bulb or French 15 seconds Repeat attempts-2 minute

ventilations Rinse catheter

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Mouth - to - Mask Two person BVM Flow restricted oxygen powered One person BVM

___________________________ BSI Mask w/valve & 02 port BVM valve & 02 Flow restricted- adults only Use airway adjuncts

AirwayVentilation Techniques

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AirwayAirway Adjuncts

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Use whenever possible

Nasopharyngeal

(up your nose with a rubber hose)

Oropharyngeal

(gag me with a J tube))

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AirwayOxygen

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OXYGEN is a DRUG! Cylinder sizes Handle with care 2000 psi in full tank Dry vs. humidified Via non-rebreather/nasal cannula Stoma

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EMTGo Ahead!

Make my day!

Clint