Airway and Breathing Ed D'Orazio MD 11/18/2018
Introduction Familiarize with basic airway equipment and proper use 11/18/2018
Topics of Discussion Importance of assessing respiratory status and establish open airway Oxygenation and Ventilation Airway adjuncts 11/18/2018
Topic One Airway Anatomy Upper 11/18/2018
Upper Airway Anatomy 11/18/2018
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Larynx Vocal Cords Trachea Mainstem Bronchi Smaller airways in lungs Lower Airway Larynx Vocal Cords Trachea Mainstem Bronchi Smaller airways in lungs 11/18/2018
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Topic Two Principals of Airway Management Universal Precautions Initial Assessment General impression Level of consciousness Assess ABC’s Manual Techniques 11/18/2018
Topic Three Basic Airway Adjuncts Oral Airway Indications Contraindications Technique 11/18/2018
Nasal Airway Indications Contraindications Technique Airway Adjuncts Nasal Airway Indications Contraindications Technique 11/18/2018
Oxygen tank Regulator Masks, Oxygen Tubing Oxygenation Oxygen tank Regulator Masks, Oxygen Tubing 11/18/2018
Ventilation Mouth to Mask Oxygen supplementation Tidal Volume Technique Bag Valve Mask Description Sellick Maneuver 11/18/2018
Suctioning Portable suction device Tonsil Suction Tip (Rigid) Flexible suction catheter Indications/Contraindications Technique Duration of suction 11/18/2018
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Real Life Give an example or real life anecdote Sympathize with the audience’s situation if appropriate 11/18/2018