Equipment
What do variable-flow rate oxygen systems allow for?
The responder to vary the flow of oxygen.
In what scenario for adults could administering oxygen be considered?
If an adult is breathing fewer than 12 breaths or more than 20 breaths per minute!
What is suctioning?
The process of removing foreign matter by a mechanical or manual device
Oropharyngeal Airways should not be used if a patient has suffered what?
Oral trauma (surgery or broken teeth)
The nostrils
In what scenario would you would you consider administering oxygen to a child?
If the child has less than 15 or more than 30 breaths per minute.
What are 2 types of suctioning devices?
Mechanical and Manual
What is the max amount of time you should suction an adult before removing the catheter in a mechanical device?
15 seconds
What controls the filling and refilling of empty or spent oxygen cylinders?
State and local regulations.
In what scenario could you consider administering oxygen to an infant?
If the infant is breathing less than 25 or more than 50 breaths per minute.
If a suction unit is installed properly, what airflow (LPM) should it provide at the end of the delivery tube before clamping?
Greater than 40 LPM
When preparing to insert an Oropharyngeal Airway what is the first thing you should check for?
Make sure the patient is unconscious!
To deliver supplemental oxygen what are 2 of the 3 essential things you must have?
Oxygen cylinder, pressure regulator with flow meter, and a delivery device.
In what scenario would you ALWAYS administer oxygen?
(2 possible answers)
Suspected CO2 poisoning, all smoke inhalation cases.
What are examples of foreign matter that suctioning can remove?
(provide 2 of 3 possible answers)
Blood, other liquids, or food
What are the 2 kinds of mechanical airway adjuncts?
Oropharyngeal Airways (OPAs) and Nasopharyngeal Airways (NPAs)
A preset flow rate of 12 LPM
What LPM are most fixed-flow-rate tanks set at?
15 LPM.
What are the steps to suctioning an obviously injured adult in with a mechanical device (in order)
1. Make sure the mouth is open and do not roll the patient on their side
2. Remove any visible or large debris from the mouth with a glove
3. Measure and check the suction tip
4. Turn on the machine and test it
5. Suction the mouth of an adult for no more than 15 seconds and withdraw the catheter in a sweeping motion
What is the purpose of an Oropharyngeal Airway?
Keeps the tongue away from the back fo the mouth, keeping the airway open?