10 Questions
What is the commonest cause of airway obstruction in unconsciousness?
Tongue
What is the first principle of resuscitation and life support?
Maintaining a patent airway
Why does the airway in an unconscious or anesthetized supine patient tend to be obstructed?
Loss of upper airway muscle tone
What is the recommended position for an unconscious patient to aid in draining secretions and vomits from the mouth?
Dependent leg straight, upper leg bent, dependent arm flexed, and upper arm supporting the tilted head
What maneuver is recommended when it is suspected that gastric contents have entered the pharynx?
Turning the patient's head to the side and positioning the table head down
What is the purpose of using a curved rigid plastic tube behind the tongue for an unconscious patient?
To lift the tongue off the posterior pharyngeal wall
What is the advantage of using a soft flexible tube with a flagged nasal end and beveled pharyngeal end?
Better tolerated than oral airway in semi-conscious patients
How does a cuffed tube help in securing the airway?
Ensures a seal between tracheal mucosa and the tube
What is the purpose of an airway device with an oval inflated cuff designed to seal around the laryngeal opening?
Used as an alternative to facemask ventilation and endotracheal intubation
When is mask ventilation typically used in medical procedures?
For providing ventilation to unconscious patients
Test your knowledge on common causes of airway obstruction such as tongue, foreign bodies, laryngeal oedema, and bronchial issues. Learn about the importance of maintaining a patent airway as the first principle of resuscitation and life support.
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