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The upper airway consists of all structures above:
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The Vocal cords.
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The major muscle of breathing is:
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The diaphragm
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Pulmonary gas exchanges takes place at:
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the alveolar level in the lungs
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The primary breathing stimulus in a healthy patient is:
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increasing arterial CO2 levels.
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Breathing stimulus based on decreasing arterial CO2 levels is:
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The Hypoxic Drive
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Manual airway maneuvers:
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Head tilt/Chin Lift, Jaw thrust, Tongue/Jaw lift.
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basic airway adjuncts include:
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The OPA and the NPA.
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Suction time limits:
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adult: 15 seconds
Children: 10 seconds infant: 5 seconds |
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Recovery position is:
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LEFT lateral recumbent.
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Alternatives to the ETT are:
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PTL, Combitube or LMA
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