A-E Assessment (Airway)

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  • Created by: M. Gomes
  • Created on: 11-05-21 19:21
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  • How to assess
    • Airway
      • Main signs of obstruction
        • Unusual breathing sounds
        • Choking
        • Gasping for air
        • Laboured breathing or DIB
        • Coughing
        • Reduced conciousness
        • Unable to properly talk
        • Little to no chest movement
        • Cyanosis (late sign)
      • Main causes of obstruction
        • Altered consciousness
        • Foreign body
        • Aspiration
        • Trauma
        • Vocal cord paralysis
        • Anaphylaxis or allergies
        • Oedema
    • talk to patient and they should vocally respond to ensure patency
      • 1. head-tilt chin lift or jaw thrust
      • ensure C-spine is always protected
      • 3. administer O2 if necessary
      • 2. suction and remove obstruction
      • protect airway with adjunct if necessary
      • LOOK, LISTEN, FEEL
  • Airway
    • Main signs of obstruction
      • Unusual breathing sounds
      • Choking
      • Gasping for air
      • Laboured breathing or DIB
      • Coughing
      • Reduced conciousness
      • Unable to properly talk
      • Little to no chest movement
      • Cyanosis (late sign)
    • Main causes of obstruction
      • Altered consciousness
      • Foreign body
      • Aspiration
      • Trauma
      • Vocal cord paralysis
      • Anaphylaxis or allergies
      • Oedema

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