Nasopharyngeal tube

Nasopharyngeal tube

by | Oct 27, 2023 | Skills | 0 comments

A nasopharyngeal tube can be placed in patients who are not in deep unconsciousness, and its use can save lives in conditions of trismus, facial injuries, or insufficient mouth opening when it is impossible to place an oropharyngeal tube. There is a lower likelihood...
Oropharyngeal tube, procedure

Oropharyngeal tube, procedure

by | Oct 26, 2023 | Skills | 0 comments

Equipment Protective gear, protective gloves, protective mask, and goggles Aspirator with the appropriate suction tubing and container • Oropharyngeal tubes of different sizes • Magill’s forceps Procedure Apply personal protective measures Stand beside the...
Oropharyngeal tube, simple airway devices

Oropharyngeal tube, simple airway devices

by | Oct 26, 2023 | Skills | 0 comments

The term “oropharyngeal tube” refers to a medical device used in emergency medicine and airway management. It is also known as an “oropharyngeal airway” or “oral airway.” This device is designed to maintain an open airway in...
Aspiration and Airway Cleaning

Aspiration and Airway Cleaning

by | Oct 26, 2023 | Skills | 0 comments

In cases where inappropriate substances are present in the airways (e.g., vomit, blood, loose dental prostheses, excessive saliva due to hypersalivation, bronchial secretions), it is necessary to clean them through aspiration (Figure 7) or by using Magill’s...
Acute stroke

Acute stroke

by | Oct 25, 2023 | Medical emergencies | 0 comments

Acute stroke is a medical emergency. For patients with an ischemic stroke, treatment with thrombolytic therapy or endovascular intervention is highly time-dependent. The majority (85%) of strokes are ischemic (cerebral infarction), while 15% present with intracranial...