Airway Management
Learning Objectives
- Describe the components and function of manual resuscitators.
- Demonstrate proper technique for delivering effective manual ventilation to patients in respiratory distress or arrest.
- Identify potential complications of manual ventilation and strategies to mitigate them.
- Explain the indications, contraindications, and demonstrate proper insertion techniques for nasopharyngeal airways (NPA) and oropharyngeal airways (OPA).
- Demonstrate the correct placement of laryngeal mask airways (LMA) and discuss their clinical applications.
- Describe the structure, function, and indications for endotracheal intubation.
- Compare and contrast the Combitube and King Tube in terms of indications, placement, and limitations.
- Identify the types of laryngoscopes (e.g., direct and video laryngoscopes) and their appropriate uses.
- Perform a systematic assessment of the airway to evaluate difficulty for intubation, including the Mallampati score and other predictors.
- Demonstrate the proper technique for performing endotracheal intubation, including equipment preparation, patient positioning, and tube placement.
- Demonstrate proper oral suctioning technique to maintain airway patency.
- Identify indications and contraindications for oral suctioning.
- Perform suctioning using sterile technique, including preparation, insertion, and withdrawal of the suction catheter.
- Recognize complications associated with suctioning and how to prevent them.
- Explain the indications, types, and components of tracheostomies.
- Demonstrate proper tracheostomy care, including cleaning, dressing changes, and securing the tracheostomy tube.
