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===Begin BVM=== | ===Begin BVM=== | ||
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*Reposition Airway | *Reposition Airway | ||
*Check correct mask size | *Check correct mask size | ||
*Place OPA | *Place [[OPA]] | ||
*Check for gastric distention | *Check for gastric distention | ||
===Is BVM effective?=== | ===Is BVM effective?=== | ||
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*Monitor and transport | *Monitor and transport | ||
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*Place endotracheal tube or supraglottic airway | |||
=====Is there effective oxygenation and ventilation?===== | =====Is there effective oxygenation and ventilation?===== | ||
Assess: | Assess: | ||
Latest revision as of 05:26, 27 December 2016
Airway obstruction?
- Assess for history or concern for foreign body causing airway obstruction
Yes
No
Begin BVM
If BVM is not effective perform the following:
- Reposition Airway
- Check correct mask size
- Place OPA
- Check for gastric distention
Is BVM effective?
Yes
- Monitor and transport
No
- Place endotracheal tube or supraglottic airway
Is there effective oxygenation and ventilation?
Assess:
- ETCO2 Reading
- Misting in tube
- Equal breath sounds
- Direct visualization of the cords if ETT used.
Yes
- Monitor and transport
No
Check airway device
- Tube dislodged?
- Tube obstructed?
- Pneumothorax?
- Equipment failure?
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