Airway Management Flashcards
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What is the preferred initial airway opening maneuver for an unresponsive pediatric patient without suspected cervical spine injury?
Answer: Head-tilt chin-lift maneuver
Head-tilt chin-lift is the preferred initial airway opening maneuver in patients without suspected cervical spine injury because it quickly repositions anatomy to open the airway.
Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest concentration of supplemental oxygen to a spontaneously breathing child in respiratory distress?
Answer: Non-rebreather mask at 10–15 L/min
A non-rebreather mask with flow rates of 10–15 L/min can deliver oxygen concentrations up to 90–95% by preventing exhaled gas from diluting the oxygen supply.
When performing bag-mask ventilation on a child with a pulse but absent respirations, what is the recommended ventilation rate?
Answer: 12–20 breaths per minute
For a child with a pulse, deliver 1 breath every 3–5 seconds (12–20 breaths per minute) to support oxygenation without causing hyperventilation.
What is the correct method for sizing an oropharyngeal airway (OPA) in a pediatric patient?
Answer: Measure from the center of the mouth to the angle of the jaw
The OPA is sized by measuring from the center of the mouth (midline of lips) to the angle of the jaw to ensure correct airway length.
In which clinical situation should a jaw thrust be used instead of a head-tilt chin-lift for airway management?
Answer: When cervical spine injury is suspected
The jaw thrust without head extension is preferred when cervical spine injury is suspected because it opens the airway without moving the neck.
What does the E-C clamp technique accomplish during pediatric bag-mask ventilation?
Answer: It maintains a tight seal between the mask and the patient's face
The E-C clamp uses thumb and index finger in a 'C' shape to hold the mask while the remaining fingers form an 'E' to lift the jaw, creating an effective mask seal.
What is the primary indicator of adequate ventilation during bag-mask ventilation in a pediatric patient?
Answer: Visible, gentle chest rise with each delivered breath
Visible, gentle chest rise with each breath confirms that the tidal volume is being effectively delivered to the lungs.