Oral & Nasal Airways Flashcards
1
Q
what is the primary purpose of NAW & OAW?
A
patent airway
2
Q
what is the most common cause of airway obstruction during bag/mask ventilation?
A
tongue
3
Q
what determines the correct size of an OAW?
A
corner of mouth to tragus
4
Q
what determines the correct size of a NAW?
A
nares to tragus
5
Q
in what direction is the NAW inserted in relation to the long axis of the patient ?
A
90*
6
Q
in what direction does the bevel face when inserting a NAW?
A
towards septum
7
Q
what anatomic points must be avoided during BMV?
A
soft tissue
