The classic laryngeal mask is an alternative device used to open and maintain an open airway. It was introduced into anesthetic practice in the mid-1980s and has proven to be easy to use, especially in prehospital emergency medical services. The laryngeal mask...
If a i-gel, supraglottic airway device is being placed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it is very important not to interrupt chest compressions for this purpose. Airway management procedures should be performed simultaneously with chest compressions. After...
Equipment Protective gear - protective gloves, a protective mask, and goggles Aspirator with the corresponding suction tube and container Nasopharyngeal tubes of various sizes Procedure Apply personal protective measures. Position yourself above the patient's head, if...
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...
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 patient's...
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 unconscious patients or those with altered...
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 forceps to...
Opening the airway with this technique is performed on people with impaired consciousness and can also be used when there is a suspicion of an injury to the head, neck or spine. If necessary, it should be performed by another person who will stabilize the patient's...
Airway maintenance refers to the continuous efforts and techniques used to ensure that a person's airway remains clear and open, allowing for efficient breathing. This is critical in a variety of healthcare settings, especially during emergency situations when an...
