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Basic Airway Adjuncts (3 of 6)

Basic Airway Adjuncts (3 of 6). 1. 2. 3. Basic Airway Adjuncts (4 of 6). Nasopharyngeal airways Conscious patients who cannot maintain airway Can be used with intact gag reflex Should not be used with head injuries or nosebleeds. Basic Airway Adjuncts (5 of 6).

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Basic Airway Adjuncts (3 of 6)

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  1. Basic Airway Adjuncts (3 of 6) 1 2 3

  2. Basic Airway Adjuncts (4 of 6) • Nasopharyngeal airways • Conscious patients who cannot maintain airway • Can be used with intact gag reflex • Should not be used with head injuries or nosebleeds

  3. Basic Airway Adjuncts (5 of 6) Inserting a nasopharyngeal airway 1. Select the proper size airway. 2. Lubricate the airway. 3. Gently push the nostril open. 4. With the bevel turned toward the septum, insert the airway.

  4. Basic Airway Adjuncts (6 of 6) 1 2 3 4

  5. Suctioning Equipment (1 of 2)

  6. Suction Equipment (2 of 2) French, or whistle-tip, catheter

  7. Suctioning Technique (1 of 2) • Check the unit and turn it on. • Select and measure proper catheter to be used. • Open the patient’s mouth and insert tip. • Suction as you withdraw the catheter. • Never suction adults for more than 15 seconds.

  8. Suctioning Technique (2 of 2) 2 1 3 4

  9. Recovery Position

  10. Supplemental Oxygen • All patients in cardiac arrest should get oxygen. • Any patient with a respiratory or cardiac emergency needs oxygen. • Never withhold oxygen from anyone who may benefit from it.

  11. Supplemental Oxygen Equipment • Oxygen cylinders • Available as a compressed combustible gas • Available in several sizes • Pin-indexing safety system • Oxygen regulators • Humidified oxygen

  12. Oxygen Flowmeters • Pressure-compensated flowmeter • Affected by gravity; must be kept upright • Bourdon-gauge flowmeter • Not affected by gravity; can be used in any position

  13. Using Supplemental Oxygen (1 of 2) • Inspect cylinder and markings. • “Crack” the cylinder. • Attach the regulator/flowmeter. • Open the cylinder. • Attach proper delivery device to flowmeter.

  14. Using Supplemental Oxygen (2 of 2) • Adjust flowmeter to desired flow rate. • Apply the oxygen device to the patient. • When done, discard the delivery device. • Turn off the flowmeter.

  15. Hazards of Oxygen • Oxygen supports combustion. • Keep possible ignition sources away from the area. • Oxygen tanks are under high pressure.

  16. Oxygen Delivery Equipment • Nonrebreathing mask • Provides up to 90% oxygen • Used at 10 to 15 L/min • Nasal cannula • Provides 24% to 44% oxygen • Used at 1 to 6 L/min

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