Airway Management Quiz

Overview of Airway Management: Anatomy and Function

• The first priority of any clinician managing an acutely ill patient is to secure the airway (A = AIRWAY).
• Airway management involves the assessment and clinical management of the upper airway, which includes the nasal and oral cavities, pharynx, larynx, and trachea.
• The upper airway begins functionally at the nares and warms and humidifies inspired gas.
• Nasal breathing offers one-third of the total airway resistance.
• During exercise, mouth breathing is employed as resistance is less, and resistance through the nose is twice that of mouth breathing.
• The oral cavity is also part of the upper airway.
• Basic airway management includes measures such as head tilt-chin lift and jaw thrust to prevent airway obstruction.
• Advanced airway management involves the use of devices such as endotracheal tubes and supraglottic airways to secure the airway.
• Assessment of the airway involves evaluating airway patency, predicting difficulty in intubation, and assessing the risk of aspiration.
• Clinical management of the airway is crucial in emergency situations and requires a systematic approach.
• Anatomical variations such as a short neck or a large tongue can make airway management challenging.
• Clinicians must be trained in airway management techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of acutely ill patients.

Test your knowledge of airway management with this quiz! Learn about airway anatomy and function, assessment of the airway, and both basic and advanced airway management techniques. Perfect for clinicians looking to brush up on their skills.