Obstruction of airway(secondary to secretions, blood, and/or any other substance) in a patient currently being assisted with an airway adjunct such as NPA , OPA tube, Combi-tube/King Airway, tracheostomy tube or a cricothyrotomy tube. Procedure: Ensure the suction device is operable. Preoxygenate the patient. Keep an aseptic technique, attach the suction catheter to the suction unit. If applicable, remove devices from airway. Insert sterile end of catheter into the tube without suction. Insert until resistance is met, pull back approximately 1-2 cm. Once the desired depth is met apply suction by occluding the port and slowly remove the catheter from the tube, using a twisting motion. Suction duration should not exceed 15 seconds. May use saline flush to loosen and facilitate suctioning. Reattach the ventilation device and oxygenate the patient. AIRWAY/BREATHING AIRWAY/BREATHING GUIDELINES GUIDELINES OF AIRWAY ASSESSMENT PARTIAL OBSTRUCTION May include coughing with some air movement. Give 100% Oxygen and encourage the patient to cough. Monitor for change. Transport immediately. FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION(FBAO) Should be removed immediately if able, Using AHA guidelines for airway obstruction (Abdominal trusts, or on unconscious victim CPR. Visualize airway and either suction or sweep out liquids and other materials Solids must be with finger or instrument. GUILDLINES OFBREATHING ASSESSMENT STRIDOR High pitched crowing sound caused by obstruction of upper airway. (Epiglottis/Croup) WHEEZING A whistling or sighing sound, usually lower airway and found upon expiration (Asthma) RALES Fine to course crackle representing fluid in the lower airway (CHF) COPD Pulmonary disease (emphysema/chronic bronchitis) that is characterized by chronic typically irreversible airway obstruction resulting in slower rate of exhalation. EPIGLOTTITIS Inflammation of the epiglottis is usually caused by Hemophilus influenza type B bacteria 35 KEY POINTS Airway Assessment:
Obstruction of airway(secondary to secretions, blood, and/or any other substance) in a patient currently being assisted with an airway adjunct such as NPA , OPA tube, Combi-tube/King Airway, tracheostomy tube or a cricothyrotomy tube. Procedure: Ensure the suction device is operable. Preoxygenate the patient. Keep an aseptic technique, attach the suction catheter to the suction unit. If applicable, remove devices from airway. Insert sterile end of catheter into the tube without suction. Insert until resistance is met, pull back approximately 1-2 cm. Once the desired depth is met apply suction by occluding the port and slowly remove the catheter from the tube, using a twisting motion. Suction duration should not exceed 15 seconds. May use saline flush to loosen and facilitate suctioning. Reattach the ventilation device and oxygenate the patient. AIRWAY/BREATHING AIRWAY/BREATHING GUIDELINES GUIDELINES OF AIRWAY ASSESSMENT PARTIAL OBSTRUCTION May include coughing with some air movement. Give 100% Oxygen and encourage the patient to cough. Monitor for change. Transport immediately. FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION(FBAO) Should be removed immediately if able, Using AHA guidelines for airway obstruction (Abdominal trusts, or on unconscious victim CPR. Visualize airway and either suction or sweep out liquids and other materials Solids must be with finger or instrument. GUILDLINES OFBREATHING ASSESSMENT STRIDOR High pitched crowing sound caused by obstruction of upper airway. (Epiglottis/Croup) WHEEZING A whistling or sighing sound, usually lower airway and found upon expiration (Asthma) RALES Fine to course crackle representing fluid in the lower airway (CHF) COPD Pulmonary disease (emphysema/chronic bronchitis) that is characterized by chronic typically irreversible airway obstruction resulting in slower rate of exhalation. EPIGLOTTITIS Inflammation of the epiglottis is usually caused by Hemophilus influenza type B bacteria 35 KEY POINTS Airway Assessment: