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Define jaw thrust |
Clear any mouth obstructions Maintain head and neck in alignment Place fingers under angle of jaw Each hand on either side of cheek Apply upward pressure with fingers to lift jaw And downward pressure with your palms to keep head stable Must maintain to keep air ways open |
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Head tilt, chin lift |
2 fingers on chin 4 on forehead Tilt head and lift chin This keeps airway open If difficult to open patients airways then both hands are needed to maintain chin lift |
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What is the OP airway? |
Curved hard plastic fits over back of tongue |
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How do you size an OP airway? |
Measure it from the the jaw in the shape of a J Make sure it’s also level with the mouth and not taller |
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When should an OP airway be used? |
Unconscious patient Or Patient in cardiac arrest |
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What are the signs of Hypoxia? |
Rapid breathing Confusion Pale and cold |
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When should you use oxygen administration? |
Shock Trauma Cardiac arrest Breathing problems Hypoxia Heart attack Medical emergencies |
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Should oxygen be given to all patients? |
YES Must be given to all patients and those that are given it must be monitored |
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What is hypoxia? |
Lack of oxygen |
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What is a BVM |
Bag Valve Mask |
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When administrating oxygen to a patient? |
Monitor them and there respiratory rate. If the patient has to be left unattended, the oxygen should be removed. |
