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leaf like structure called epiglottis

The larynx is protected by a large...

oropharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx

Pharynx is divided into 3 regions

laryngopharynx

Surrounds entrance of trachea

oropharynx

Oral cavity joins nasopharynx

nasopharynx

Nasal passage empty to pharynx

trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli

lower airway begins BELOW larynx and is composed of

Sack

Alveoli is a

Tubes

Bronchi are

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Trachea is a tube protected by ____ rings of cartilage

The chest cavity from the abdominal cavity

Diaphragm divides __________________________ and helps a person inhale and exhale

is the patient's airway open, clear, and secure?

What 3 questions do you consider on your primary assessment?

Hello

You can determine the presence of an airway in most patients by saying...

stridor (abnormal)

High pitched sound generated by obstructed airflow

sniffing position

An upright position with their head pitched forward as if trying to smell something.

Head tilt chin lift and jaw thrust

Two common procedures to open the airway

Head tilt chin lift

Uses head position to align the structures of the airway and provide for the free passage of air

Jaw thrust

Used to open the airway of an unconscious patient with suspected head, neck, or spine injury or unknown MOI

Suctioning

Foreign materials such as blood, vomitus, or other secretions require immediate....

Board units

Vehicle mounted systems are called

30 LPM

Suction device must provide at least _____ at open end of collection tube

Yankauer tip

Rigid pharyngeal tip suction catheter is called

Out

Suction on the way...

lateral recombant position

lying on the side

Gag reflex

Suction devices may activate

Oropharyngeal airway and nasopharyngeal airway

Two common airway adjuncts are...

Gag

Oropharyngeal causes patients to

unpresponsive

Only us Oropharyngeal for _________ patients

The gag reflex

Nasopharyngeal does not stimulate

Teeth are clenched

Nasopharyngeal benefits lets it be used while the patients....

Cricothyroidotomy

surgical placement of an airway tube through the cricothyroid membrane

Cric

maintaining a artificial airway

Ventilation

Air is moved into and out of the chest in a process called...

Inhalation

Active process in which the muscles of the rib cage and the diaphragm contract

Inhalation

Expanding the size of the chest creates a negative pressure inside the chest cavity pulls air into the lungs

Exhalation

Passive process during which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax

The chest decreases in size and positive pressure builds inside the chest cavity

pulmonary respiration

The diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place between the Alveoli and circulating blood is called...

cellular respiration

The diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide that takes place between the Cells and circulating blood is called...

Circulation issues

there can be problems that prevent the blood from carrying enough oxygen to the body's cells such as:
not enough blood or hemoglobin problems

cellular respiration

Internal respiration

Increased RR and HR

When a persons cardiopulmonary system cannot keep up with body's current commands

Respiratory distress

Normal mental status, relatively normal skin color and pulse oximetry within normal limits

Hypoxia

insufficient supply of oxygen to the body's tissues

respiratory distress

Patient breathing is adequate but they are in ________ you will need to provide supplemental oxygen

Oxygen equipment

__________ must be safe, lightweight, portable and dependable

United States Pharmacopeia

Assigned a color code to distinguish compressed gas

5 years old

Always use medical grade oxygen (labeled OXYGEN U.S.P) that is not more than...

humidifiers

can be connected to the flowmeter to provide moisture to the dry oxygen coming from the supply cylinder

Non-rebreather mask

-best way to deliver high concentrations of oxygen to a breathing patient
-provides oxygen concentration of 80 to 100 percent
-minimum rate is 8LPM and maximum is 12-15LPM

Partial rebreather mask

-no one way valve
-deliver 40-60 percent oxygen at 9 to 10LPM

Clues of periphery

Cyanosis, lips pursing, fingers clubbing, and nasal flaring suggest respiratory difficulty

Bronchodilator medication

Treatment for asthma

acute bronchitis

May be accompanied by fever and chest pain, chills, sore throat (subjective/injuries sustained)

Prehospital bronchitis

Fever, tachypnea, blood streaked sputum (mild hemoptysis)

Oral or IV meds

Corpsmen may be asked to administer...

Pneumothorax

air or gas in the pleural cavity also a EMERGENCY!!

tension pneumothorax

-Air leaks into pleural space resulting in potentially life threatening emergency from increased pressure
-develop hypotension, tracheal deviation, and jugular vein distention

14 gauge 3.25 inch needle

Needle thoracotomy size

hemothorax

blood in the intrapleural space

pneumothorax

air in the intrapleural space

Top of 3rd rib and below the 2nd rib. Or alternatively is 4th or 5th intercostal space at anterior axillary line AAL

Needle thoracotomy is inserted

upper airway obstruction

Compromise of the airway space, resulting in impaired respiratory exchange (EMERGENCY)

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