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What is the commonest cause of airway obstruction in unconsciousness?
What is the commonest cause of airway obstruction in unconsciousness?
- Laryngeal oedema from burns, inflammation, and anaphylaxis
- Foreign bodies like food, toys, loose denture, and vomits
- Laryngeal spasm from inhaled foreign body or during recovery from anesthesia
- Tongue (correct)
What is the first principle of resuscitation and life support?
What is the first principle of resuscitation and life support?
- Gravity drawing the tongue backward
- Maintaining a patent airway (correct)
- Supporting the tilted head with upper arm
- Pushing the head back with your palm on the forehead
Why does the airway in an unconscious or anesthetized supine patient tend to be obstructed?
Why does the airway in an unconscious or anesthetized supine patient tend to be obstructed?
- Upper arm supporting the tilted head
- Gravity drawing the tongue forward
- Loss of upper airway muscle tone (correct)
- Presence of laryngeal spasm
What is the recommended position for an unconscious patient to aid in draining secretions and vomits from the mouth?
What is the recommended position for an unconscious patient to aid in draining secretions and vomits from the mouth?
What maneuver is recommended when it is suspected that gastric contents have entered the pharynx?
What maneuver is recommended when it is suspected that gastric contents have entered the pharynx?
What is the purpose of using a curved rigid plastic tube behind the tongue for an unconscious patient?
What is the purpose of using a curved rigid plastic tube behind the tongue for an unconscious patient?
What is the advantage of using a soft flexible tube with a flagged nasal end and beveled pharyngeal end?
What is the advantage of using a soft flexible tube with a flagged nasal end and beveled pharyngeal end?
How does a cuffed tube help in securing the airway?
How does a cuffed tube help in securing the airway?
What is the purpose of an airway device with an oval inflated cuff designed to seal around the laryngeal opening?
What is the purpose of an airway device with an oval inflated cuff designed to seal around the laryngeal opening?
When is mask ventilation typically used in medical procedures?
When is mask ventilation typically used in medical procedures?
