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- Signs of Upper airway Obstruction
- Airway – the basics
- Anaphylaxis
- Croup
Signs of upper airway obstruction (video)
Dr Babikir’s Airway Summary
Look, listen, and feel for diminished or absent air movement.
- Observe the pt level of consciousness and determine if apnea is present.
- Identify injury to the airway or other conditions like cervical spine injury that will affect assessment and manipulation of the airway
- Observe chest expansion.
- Observe for suprasternal , supraclavicular , or intercostal retractions, laryngeal displacement toward the chest during inspiration(tracheal tug ) or nasal flaring. These often represent respiratory distress with or without airway obstruction.
Manual methods to establish an airway
- Slight neck extension
- Elevation of the mandible ( jaw thrust maneuver).
- Opening of the mouth
Be aware of cervical spine injury
Adjuncts
Oropharyngeal airway
Nasopharyngeal airway
Khalid’s summary of acute anaphylaxis
Emergency Management of Anaphylaxis
Caitriona’s Croup Talk
Croup and Stridor in Children 2015
