Low flow O2 is given by
Nasal Cannula
Liter flow range for a nasal cannula
1 to 6 liters
Non Rebreather mask
How do you measure a suction tip to be used for suctioning a patient
From the corner of the mouth to the tip of the ear. If you lose that measurement you must remeasure. Don't want to suction airway tissue that could be damaged.
How do you open the airway to insert an oral airway
tongue jaw lift (watch your fingers) or the scissors technique
NR stands for
Non - rebreather
Liter flow range for a BVM
15 liters to wide open (commonly 25 liters)
Nasal Cannula
Do you put the suction catheter in the patients mouth with or without suction running
Without suction (you would grab the tongue if you had it on)
How do you open an airway for a medical patient
head tilt / chin lift
BVM stands for
Bag valve mask
Where can you find what oxygen you have in an O2 bottle
correctly read the numbers on the gauge on the regulator
Bag Valve mask
How do you measure the nasal airway? Oral airway?
Nasal airway: From the nare to the tip of the ear
Oral airway: From the corner of the mouth to the tip of the ear
How do you open the airway for a suspected C-spine injury
Trauma maneuver or Jaw thrust
OA stands for
Oral airway
What is the liter flow for a Non Rebreather mask
10 to 15
nasal airway
How long do you suction at one time? Is the suction on or off when you take the catheter out?
Do not suction more than 10 seconds. Leave the suction on when you take it out so it does not spill out (big yuck) If you tilt the tip up when the suction is still on it will also help the rest of the fluid go into the tubing then the cannister
What sound can alert you that a patient laying on their back is having trouble breathing............
Snoring
High flow O2 is given by what device if the patient can maintain their airway
Non Rebreather mask
What do you do if you hear hissing coming from the regulator after you have put it on the bottle.
Unscrew the regulator...make sure it is seeded properly (do the pegs go evenly in the holes) Is there a copper O ring present? (if not replace or get a new regulator)
oral airway
How can you change the amount of suction from adult to child on a portable section
Pull the white button out on the back end of the suction by the on / off button
What must we always be alert to when handling any patient
They must be able to maintain their airway...is important to recognize and treat appropriately