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Chapter 11 Airway Management and Ventilation
Patient Airway
Establishing, maintaining, and ensuring effective oxygenation are vital aspects of effective patient care.
Open No airway, no patient
Anatomy of the Upper Airway
All anatomic airway structures above the level of the vocal cords – Major function
Warm, filter, and humidify air
Pharynx
Throat – Muscular tube that extends from the nose and mouth
to the level of the esophagus and trachea – Composed of the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and
laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx (1 of 5)
Inhalation – Air enters the body through the nose. – Passes into the nasopharynx – Formed by the union of the facial bones
Nasopharynx (2 of 5)
Nasal cavity – Lined with ciliated mucous membrane – Mucous membrane
Trauma to the nasal cavity – Bleeding cannot be controlled by direct pressure. – Concern for deeper skull and cranial injury
Nasopharynx (3 of 5)
Turbinates – Three bony shelves – Protrude from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity
and extend into the nasal passageway – Increase the surface area of the nasal mucosa – Improve the processes of warming, filtering, and
humidification of inhaled air
Nasopharynx (4 of 5)
Nasal septum – Divides the nasopharynx into two passages – One passage is larger than the other. – Rigid partition composed of bone and cartilage – Normally in the midline of the nose
Nasopharynx (5 of 5)
Sinuses – Cavities formed by the cranial bones – Fractures of these bones may cause cerebrospinal
fluid to leak from the nose or the ears. – Significant bleeding from sinus fractures – Prevent contaminants from entering the respiratory
tract
Oropharynx (1 of 7)
Forms the posterior portion of the oral cavity – Bordered superiorly by the hard and soft palates,
laterally by the cheeks, and inferiorly by the tongue – 32 adult teeth – Significant force to dislodge teeth
Easily create an airway obstruction
Oropharynx (2 of 7)
Hyoid bone – Beneath the mandible – Only human bone that does not articulate with any
other bone – Anchors tongue muscles to jaw to suspend airway – Anchors to the thyroid cartilage by the thyroid
membrane
Oropharynx (3 of 7)
Palate – Forms the roof of the mouth – Separates the oropharynx and nasopharynx – Hard palate – Soft palate
Oropharynx (4 of 7)
Adenoids and tonsils – Located on the posterior nasopharyngeal wall – Lymphatic tissues that filter bacteria – Adenoids and tonsils often become swollen and
infected – Severe swelling of the tonsils can cause obstruction
of the upper airway.
Oropharynx (5 of 7)
Uvula – Soft-tissue structure – Resembles a punching bag – Located in the posterior aspect of the oral cavity,
at the base of the tongue
Oropharynx (6 of 7)
Epiglottis – Superior border of the glottic opening – Leaf-shaped cartilaginous flap – Prevents food and liquid from entering the larynx
during swallowing – Bacterial infection can cause swelling, creating
an airway obstruction.
Oropharynx (7 of 7)
Vallecula – Anatomic space or “pocket” – Located between the base of the tongue
and the epiglottis – Important landmark for endotracheal intubation
Larynx (1 of 8)
Complex structure – Formed by many independent
cartilaginous structures – Marks where the upper
airway ends and the lower airway begins
Larynx (2 of 8)
Thyroid cartilage – Shield-shaped structure – Formed by two plates that join in a “V” shape
anteriorly – Form the laryngeal prominence known as the Adam’s
apple – Suspended in place by the thyroid ligament – Directly anterior to the glottic opening
Larynx (3 of 8)
Cricoid cartilage – Lies inferiorly to the thyroid cartilage – Forms the lowest portion of the larynx – First ring of the trachea – Only upper airway structure that forms a complete
ring
Larynx (4 of 8)
Cricothyroid membrane – Between the thyroid and cricoid cartilages – Site for emergency surgical and nonsurgical access to
the airway – Bordered laterally and inferiorly by the highly vascular
thyroid gland – EMS personnel must locate the anatomical landmarks
carefully when accessing the airway via this site.
Larynx (5 of 8)
Glottis – Space in between
the vocal cords and the narrowest portion of the adult’s airway
– Airway patency is heavily dependent on adequate muscle tone.
Larynx (6 of 8)
Arytenoid cartilage – Pyramid-like cartilaginous structures – Form the posterior attachment of the vocal cords – Valuable guides for endotracheal intubation – As they pivot, the vocal cords open and close,
regulating the passage of air through the larynx and controlling the production of sound.
Larynx (7 of 8)
Pyriform fossae – Two pockets of tissue on the lateral borders
of the larynx – Airway devices are occasionally inadvertently
inserted into these pockets. – Tenting of the skin under the jaw
Larynx (8 of 8)
Laryngospasm – Spasmodic closure of the vocal cords, which seals
off the airway – Reflex normally lasts a few seconds – If persistent it threatens the airway by preventing
ventilation.
Anatomy of the Lower Airway (1 of 7)
Function – Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
Location – Externally, it extends from the fourth cervical vertebra
to the xiphoid process. – Internally, it spans the glottis to the pulmonary
capillary membrane.
Anatomy of the Lower Airway (2 of 7)
Anatomy of the Lower Airway (3 of 7)
Trachea – Conduit for air entry into the lungs – Tubular structure – Approximately 10 to 12 cm in length and consists
of a series of C-shaped cartilaginous rings – Begins immediately below the cricoid cartilage – Descends anteriorly down the midline of the neck and
chest to the level of the fifth or sixth thoracic vertebra – Divides into the right and left mainstem bronchi at the
level of the carina
Anatomy of the Lower Airway (4 of 7)
Hilum – All of the blood vessels and the bronchi enter each
lung at this spot. – Lungs consist of the entire mass of tissue that
includes the smaller bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.
Anatomy of the Lower Airway (5 of 7)
Lungs – Right lung has three lobes. – Left lung has two lobes. – Visceral pleura – Parietal pleura – Small amount of fluid is found between the pleurae.
Anatomy of the Lower Airway (6 of 7)
Bronchus – Divides into increasingly smaller bronchi – Bronchioles – Smaller bronchioles branch into alveolar ducts that
end at the alveolar sacs.
Anatomy of the Lower Airway (7 of 7)
Alveoli – Balloon-like clusters of single-layer air sacs – Functional site for the exchange of oxygen
and carbon dioxide – Surfactant – Atelectasis
Total Lung Capacity
Average adult male – 6 L – Only a fraction of this capacity is used during normal
breathing. – Most of the gas exchange occurs in the alveoli.
Tidal Volume (VT)
Measure of the depth of breathing – Volume of air that is inhaled or exhaled during
a single respiratory cycle – Inspiratory reserve volume – Dead space
Anatomic dead space Physiologic dead space
Alveolar Volume
Remaining volume of inhaled air Reaches the alveoli and participates in gas exchange Equal to tidal volume minus dead space volume
Minute Volume (1 of 2)
Amount of air that moves into and out of the respiratory tract per minute – Multiply the tidal volume (minus dead space volume)
by the respiratory rate – Will increase if either the tidal volume or the
respiratory rate increases – Will decrease if either the tidal volume or the
respiratory rate decreases
Minute Volume (2 of 2)
Functional Reserve Capacity
Amount of air that can be forced from the lungs in a single exhalation – Expiratory reserve volume – Residual volume
Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FIO2)
Percentage of oxygen in inhaled air – Increases when supplemental oxygen is given
to a patient – Commonly documented as a decimal point
Ventilation (1 of 2)
Process of moving air into and out of the lungs – Two phases
Inspiration: process of moving air into the lungs Expiration: process of moving air out of the lungs
Ventilation (2 of 2)
Cycle – One inspiration and one expiration
Inspiration: one third of the ventilation cycle Expiration: two thirds of the ventilation cycle
Regulation of Ventilation (1 of 4)
Body’’s need for oxygen – Dynamic – Constantly changing – Respiratory system must be able to accommodate
those changes by altering the rate and depth of ventilation. Primarily regulated by the pH of the CSF
Regulation of Ventilation (2 of 4)
Neural control of ventilation – Involuntary control of breathing originates
in the brain stem. – Impulses descend through the spinal cord
and can be overridden by voluntary control. – Phrenic nerve – Intercostal nerve – Respiratory rhythmicity center – Hering-Breur reflex – Apneustic center – Pneumotaxic center
Regulation of Ventilation (3 of 4)
Chemical control of ventilation – Chemoreceptors – Carbon dioxide content monitors – Central chemoreceptors – Increase in acidity of the CSF causes increased rate
and depth of breathing. – Primary respiratory drive – Hypoxic drive
Regulation of Ventilation (4 of 4)
Control of ventilation by other factors – Body temperature – Medications – Hypoxia – Acidosis – Metabolic rate
The Mechanics of Ventilation (1 of 2)
Accomplished – Pressure changes brought about by contraction and
relaxation of the intercostal muscles and diaphragm Inhalation
– Active process Initiated by contraction of the respiratory muscles Net effect is to increase the volume of the chest. Lungs undergo a comparable increase in volume. Negative-pressure ventilation
The Mechanics of Ventilation (2 of 2)
Exhalation – Passive process
At the end of inhalation, the respiratory muscles relax. Natural elasticity of the lungs passively exhales the air.
Respiration (1 of 2)
Mechanism to ensure a constant oxygen supply and the removal of excess carbon dioxide – External respiration (pulmonary respiration) – Internal respiration (cellular respiration)
Respiration (2 of 2)
Diffusion – Gas exchange in the body – Process in which a gas moves from an area of higher
concentration to an area of lower concentration – Dissolved oxygen crosses the pulmonary capillary
membrane and binds to the hemoglobin molecule of the red blood cell.
– Approximately 97% of the body’s total oxygen is bound to hemoglobin.
– Pulse oximetry measures the percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen.
Decreased Oxygen Concentrations (1 of 4)
Numerous conditions – Lower partial pressure of atmospheric oxygen – Severe bleeding – Anemia: deficiency in red blood cells – Carbon monoxide poisoning
Decreased Oxygen Concentrations (2 of 4)
Conditions that reduce the surface air for gas exchange – Flail chest – Diaphragmatic injury – Simple or tension pneumothorax – Open pneumothorax – Hemothorax – Hemopneumothorax
Decreased Oxygen Concentrations (3 of 4)
Decreased mechanical effort – Severe chest pain secondary to trauma or a medical
condition – Traumatic asphyxia – Hypoventilation
Decreased Oxygen Concentrations (4 of 4)
Medical conditions – Pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease – Nonfunctional alveoli – Intrapulmonary shunting – Diminished lung capacity due to disease or injury
Abnormal Carbon Dioxide Concentrations (1 of 3)
Balance – Amount of CO2 produced remains relatively constant. – As metabolic rate goes up more carbon dioxide is
produced. – Type of metabolism affects the levels as well.
Abnormal Carbon Dioxide Concentrations (2 of 3)
Hypoventilation – Carbon dioxide production exceeds the body’s ability
to eliminate it by ventilation. Hyperventilation
– Occurs when carbon dioxide elimination exceeds production
Abnormal Carbon Dioxide Concentrations (3 of 3)
Minute volume – Decrease in minute volume causes a decrease
in carbon dioxide elimination. – Hypercarbia – Hypocarbia
Measurement of Gases
Dalton’’s law of partial pressure – Total pressure of a gas is the sum of the partial
pressure of the components of that gas, or the pressure exerted by a specific atmospheric gas.
You are dispatched to a private home for an unconscious patient.
When you arrive on scene you find the fire department performing CPR.
You note the patient’s abdomen to be grossly distended.
Airway Evaluation (1 of 2)
If you can see or hear a patient breathing – Usually a problem – Breathing at rest should appear effortless. – Respiratory rate between 12 and 20 breaths/min
Airway Evaluation (2 of 2)
Patients will try to compensate. – Preferential positioning – Upright tripod position (elbows out) – Semi-Fowler’s (semi-sitting) position – Avoid a supine position.
Recognition of Airway Problems (1 of 4)
Conscious, alert, and able to speak – No immediate airway or breathing problems – You must still closely monitor a patient’s airway
and breathing status and be prepared to intervene. Adult patient with abnormal respiratory rate
– Evaluate for other signs of inadequate ventilation.
Recognition of Airway Problems (2 of 4)
Causes of inadequate ventilation – Severe infection – Trauma – Brain stem insult – Noxious or oxygen-poor atmosphere – Renal failure
Causes of respiratory distress – Upper and/or lower airway obstructions – Impairment of the respiratory muscles – Impairment of the nervous system
Recognition of Airway Problems (3 of 4)
Dyspnea – Any difficulty in respiratory rate, regularity, or effort – Hypoxemia – Hypoxia – Anoxia
Recognition of Airway Problems (4 of 4)
Nonpatent airway or absent/inadequate breathing – Proper airway management involves
Opening the airway Clearing the airway Assessing, intervening, and reassessing breathing
Evaluation of the Airway (1 of 4)
Visual techniques – How is the patient positioned? – Is rise and fall of the chest adequate? – Is the patient gasping for air? – What is the skin color? – Is there flaring of the nostrils?
Evaluation of the Airway (2 of 4)
Visual techniques (continued) – Is the patient breathing through pursed lips? – Do you note any retractions? – Is the patient using accessory muscles to breathe? – Is the patient’s chest wall moving symmetrically?
Evaluation of the Airway (3 of 4)
Listen – Air movement at the patient’s nose and mouth – Auscultate breath sounds with a stethoscope.
Evaluation of the Airway (4 of 4)
Feel – Note any resistance or change in ventilatory
compliance Increased compliance Decreased compliance
– Pulsus paradoxus – Change in pulse quality, or even the disappearance
of a pulse during inhalation may also be detected.
History of the Patient’’s Present Illness (1 of 2)
Was the onset of the problem sudden or gradual over time?
Is there any known cause or ““trigger”” of the event? What is the duration? Does anything alleviate or exacerbate the problem? Are there any other associated symptoms, such as a
productive cough, chest pain or pressure, or fever?
History of the Patient’’s Present Illness (2 of 2)
Were any interventions attempted prior to EMS arrival?
Has the patient been evaluated by a physician or admitted to the hospital for this condition in the past?
Is the patient currently taking any medications? Does the patient have any risk factors that could
cause or exacerbate his or her condition, such as alcohol or illicit drug use, cigarette smoking, or a poor diet?
Evaluate for Modified Forms of Respiration (1 of 3)
Protective reflexes of the airway – Coughing – Sneezing – Gagging – Gag reflex – Aspiration
Evaluate for Modified Forms of Respiration (2 of 3)
Protective reflexes (continued) – Eyelash reflex – Sighing – Hiccupping
Evaluate for Modified Forms of Respiration (3 of 3)
Diagnostic Testing (1 of 3)
Pulse oximeter – Measures the percentage of hemoglobin
in the arterial blood that is saturated – Designed to assess pulsating blood vessels – Normally oxygenated should be between 95%
and 99% – Monitor the oxygenation of a patient during an
intubation attempt or during suctioning.
Diagnostic Testing (2 of 3)
Diagnostic Testing (3 of 3)
Circumstances that might produce erroneous readings – Bright ambient light – Patient motion – Poor perfusion – Nail polish – Venous pulsations – Abnormal hemoglobin
Skill Drill 11-1: Performing Pulse Oximetry
Step 1 Step 2
Peak Expiratory Flow
Peak rate of a forceful exhalation – Increasing suggests that the patient is responding
to treatment. – Decreasing is an early indication that the patient’s
condition is deteriorating.
Skill Drill 11-2: Peak Expiratory Flow Measurement
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Airway Management (1 of 2)
Positioning the patient – Supine position
In a perfect world all patients would present in this position. Quickly open the airway, assess breathing, and intervene without moving them. Log roll the individual as a unit
Airway Management (2 of 2) – Recovery position
Left lateral recumbent position Should be used in all nontrauma patients with a decreased LOC who are able to maintain their own airway spontaneously and are breathing adequately
Manual Airway Maneuvers
Most common cause of airway obstruction – Tongue – Manually maneuver the
patient’s head to propel the tongue forward.
Head Tilt–Chin Lift Maneuver
Tilting the patient’’s head back and lifting the chin – Preferred technique for opening the airway of a
patient who has not sustained trauma – Indications – Contraindications – Advantages – Disadvantages
Skill Drill 11-3: Head Tilt–Chin Lift Maneuver
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Jaw-Thrust Maneuver
If you suspect a cervical spine injury – Open the airway by placing your fingers behind
the angle of the jaw and lifting the jaw forward. – Indications – Contraindications – Advantages – Disadvantages
Skill Drill 11-4: Jaw-Thrust Maneuver
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Jaw-Thrust Maneuver With Head Tilt
Similar to the head tilt–chin lift maneuver – Indications – Contraindications – Advantages – Disadvantages
Skill Drill 11-5: Jaw-Thrust Maneuver With Head Tilt
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Tongue-Jaw Lift Maneuver
Used more commonly to open a patient’’s airway for the purpose of suctioning or inserting an oropharyngeal airway
Cannot be used to ventilate a patient
Skill Drill 11-6: Tongue-Jaw Lift Maneuver Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Causes of Airway Obstruction (1 of 5)
Secondary to an infectious process or a severe allergic reaction
Tongue – Snoring respirations in partial obstruction – Complete obstruction, no respiration – Simple to correct
Causes of Airway Obstruction (2 of 5)
Foreign body – Typical victim is middle-aged or older and wears
dentures. – Patients with conditions that decrease their airway
reflexes are at an increased risk. – Mild or severe airway obstruction
Causes of Airway Obstruction (3 of 5)
Laryngeal spasm and edema – Results in spasmodic closure of the vocal cords – Often caused by trauma during an overly aggressive
intubation attempt or immediately upon extubation
Causes of Airway Obstruction (4 of 5)
Fractured larynx – Patency depends on good muscle tone to keep the
trachea open – Increases airway resistance by decreasing airway
size secondary to decreased muscle tone, laryngeal edema, and ventilatory effort
– Advanced airway may be required.
Causes of Airway Obstruction (5 of 5)
Aspiration – Blood or other fluid significantly increases mortality. – Destroys delicate bronchiolar tissue, introduces
pathogens into the lungs, and decreases the patient’s ability to ventilate
– Suction should be readily available.
Recognition of an Airway Obstruction (1 of 3)
Foreign body lodged in the upper airway – Can cause a mild or severe airway obstruction – Rapid but careful assessment
Recognition of an Airway Obstruction (2 of 3)
Mild airway obstruction – Conscious and able to exchange air – May show varying degrees of respiratory distress – Usually have noisy respirations and may be coughing – Should be left alone; a forceful cough is the most
effective means of dislodging the obstruction.
Recognition of an Airway Obstruction (3 of 3)
Severe airway obstruction – Typically experiences a sudden inability to breathe,
talk, or cough – Grasps at his
or her throat – Weak, ineffective,
or absent cough
Photographed by Kimberly Potvin.
Care for Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (1 of 4)
Patient with a suspected airway obstruction – If conscious, ask “Are you choking?” If the patient
nods “yes,” begin treatment. – If the obstruction is not promptly cleared the amount
of oxygen in the blood will decrease dramatically.
Care for Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (2 of 4)
Unresponsive patient – Manage as if he or she has a compromised airway. – Open and maintain the airway with the appropriate
manual maneuver. – Assess for breathing. – Provide artificial ventilation if necessary.
Care for Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (3 of 4)
After opening the airway – If you are unable to ventilate or if you feel resistance
when ventilating, reopen the airway and again attempt to ventilate the patient.
– Lung compliance
Care for Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (4 of 4)
Large pieces of vomitus, mucus, loose dentures, or blood clots – If found in the airway, sweep them forward and out
of the mouth with your gloved index finger. – Blind finger sweeps of the mouth – Take care not to force the foreign body deeper into
the airway. – Do not blindly insert any object into the patient’s
mouth. – Suction to clear the airway of secretions.
Skill Drill 11-7: Managing Severe Airway Obstruction
in a Conscious Adult or Child Step 1 Step 2
Skill Drill 11-8: Managing Severe Airway Obstruction
in an Unconscious Adult or Child Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Skill Drill 11-9: Managing Severe Airway Obstruction
in a Conscious Infant Step 1 Step 2
Skill Drill 11-10: Managing Severe Airway Obstruction
in an Unconscious Infant Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Heimlich Maneuver
Abdominal thrusts – Most effective method of dislodging and forcing an
object out of the airway – Aims to create an artificial cough by forcing residual
air out of the victim’s lungs – If the patient is in the advanced stages of pregnancy
or is morbidly obese, perform chest thrusts instead.
Direct Laryngoscopy (1 of 2)
Visualization of the airway with a laryngoscope for the removal of the foreign body in unresponsive patients – If you are unable to relieve a severe airway
obstruction in an unconscious patient – Insert the blade into the patient’s mouth.
Direct Laryngoscopy (2 of 2)
– If you see the foreign body, carefully remove it from the upper airway.
– Magill forceps
Skill Drill 11-11: Removal of an Upper Airway
Obstruction With Magill Forceps Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Suctioning
Patient’’s mouth filled – Vomitus, blood, or secretions – Suction apparatus enables you to remove the liquid
quickly and efficiently. – Ventilating a patient with secretions in his or her
mouth will force material into the lungs, resulting in an upper airway obstruction or aspiration.
– If you hear gurgling, the patient needs suctioning!
Suctioning Equipment (1 of 7)
Ambulances should carry: – Fixed suction unit – Portable suction unit – Regardless of location
Hand-operated suctioning units – Disposable containers – Reliable, effective, and relatively inexpensive
Suctioning Equipment (2 of 7)
Mechanical or vacuum-powered suction units – Should be capable of generating a vacuum of
300 mm Hg within 4 seconds of clamping off the tubing
– Amount of suction should be adjustable for use in children and intubated patients.
– Check the vacuum at the beginning of every shift.
Suctioning Equipment (3 of 7)
Suctioning Equipment (4 of 7)
Suctioning Equipment (5 of 7)
Other supplies – Wide-bore, thick-walled, nonkinking tubing – Soft and rigid suction catheters – A nonbreakable, disposable collection bottle – A supply of water for rinsing the catheters
Suctioning Equipment (6 of 7)
Suction catheter – Hollow, cylindrical device – Used to remove fluids and secretions from the
patient’s airway – Yankauer catheter
(tonsil-tip catheter) Rigid catheter
Suctioning Equipment (7 of 7)
Suction catheter (continued) – Whistle-tip catheters
Soft catheters
Suctioning Techniques (1 of 3)
Mortality increases significantly if a patient aspirates. – Suctioning the upper airway is critical to avoid
this fatal event. – Removes not only liquids from the airway,
but also oxygen – Any patient who is to be suctioned should be
adequately preoxygenated first.
Suctioning Techniques (2 of 3)
Using soft-tip catheters – Must be lubricated when suctioning the nasopharynx – Used through an ET tube – Catheter is inserted and suction is applied during
extraction of the catheter to clear the airway.
Suctioning Techniques (3 of 3)
Before inserting any suction catheter – Make sure you measure for the proper size. – Never insert a catheter past the base of the tongue.
Skill Drill 11-12: Suctioning a Patient’’s Airway
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Your partner takes over the airway from the fire department.
You immediately apply the ECG monitor and see the patient is in asystole.
You partner is asking for a suction unit to remove vomitus from the airway.
– What is your next immediate treatment?
(continued)
Airway Adjuncts
First step – Open the airway, initially by manual methods.
If the patient has an altered LOC, an artificial airway may then be needed to help maintain an open air passage. An artificial airway is not a substitute for proper head positioning.
Oropharyngeal Airway (1 of 3)
Oral – Curved, hard plastic device – Fits over the back of the tongue – Designed to hold the tongue away from the posterior
pharyngeal wall
Oropharyngeal Airway (2 of 3)
Considerations – Indications – Contraindications – Advantages – Disadvantages – Complications
Oropharyngeal Airway (3 of 3)
Improperly sized or inserted incorrectly – Could actually push the tongue back into the pharynx,
creating an airway obstruction – Rough insertion can injure the hard palate, resulting in
oral bleeding and creating a risk of vomiting or aspiration.
– Prior to inserting, suction the oropharynx as needed to ensure that the mouth is clear of blood or other fluids.
Skill Drill 11-13: Inserting an Oral Airway Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Skill Drill 11-14: Inserting an Oral Airway
With a 90-degree Rotation Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Nasopharyngeal Airway (1 of 2)
Nasal – – Inserted through the nose into the posterior pharynx
behind the tongue – Allows passage of air from the nose to the lower
airway – Much better tolerated than an oral airway in patients
who have an intact gag reflex yet an altered LOC
Nasopharyngeal Airway (2 of 2)
Considerations – Indications – Contraindications – Advantages – Disadvantages – Complications
Skill Drill 11-15: Inserting a Nasal Airway
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Measuring the Nasal Airway
Tip of the nostril to the angle of the jaw rather than the earlobe – If it is too long it may obstruct the patient’s airway. – If the patient becomes intolerant of the nasal airway,
gently remove it from the nasal passage.
Supplemental Oxygen Therapy
Should be administered to any patient with potential hypoxia, regardless of his or her clinical appearance – In some conditions, a part of the patient’s body does
not receive enough oxygen, even though the oxygen supply to the body as a whole is entirely adequate.
– Increasing the available oxygen supply also enhances the body’s compensatory mechanisms during shock and other distressed states.
Oxygen Sources (1 of 2)
Pure (100%) oxygen – Stored in seamless steel or aluminum cylinders – Labeled “medical oxygen” – Month and year stamps
Oxygen Sources (2 of 2)
Delivery – Measured in terms of
liters per minute (L/min) – Replace an oxygen
cylinder with a full one when the pressure falls to 200 psi or below.
Liquid Oxygen
Cooled to an aqueous state – Converts to a gaseous state when
warmed – Special requirements for large
volume storage and cylinder transfer
HELiOS® Marathon™ portable oxygen unit. Courtesy of Nellcor Puritan Bennett in affiliation with Tyco Healtcare.
Oxygen Regulators and Flowmeters (1 of 5)
High-pressure regulators – Attached to the cylinder stem – Used to transfer cylinder gas from tank to tank – Pressure of gas in a full oxygen cylinder is
approximately 2,000 psi. – Too much pressure to deliver directly into a patient’s
airway
Oxygen Regulators and Flowmeters (2 of 5)
Therapy regulator – Controls gas flow from an oxygen cylinder to the
patient – Attaches to the stem of the oxygen cylinder and
reduces the high pressure of gas to a safe range
Oxygen Regulators and Flowmeters (3 of 5)
Flowmeters – Usually permanently attached to the therapy regulator – Allow the oxygen delivered to the patient to be
adjusted within a range of 1 to 25 L/min
Oxygen Regulators and Flowmeters (4 of 5)
Pressure-compensated flowmeter – Incorporates a float ball within a
tapered calibrated tube – Gas flow is controlled by a needle
valve located downstream from the float ball.
Oxygen Regulators and Flowmeters (5 of 5)
Bourdon-gauge flowmeter – Not affected by gravity
and can be placed in any position
– Calibrated to record the flow rate
– Major disadvantage is that it does not compensate for backpressure.
Skill Drill 11-16: Placing an Oxygen Cylinder Into Service Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Safety Considerations (1 of 3)
Cylinder containing compressed gas under high pressure – Under the right conditions, it has the potential
to become a rocket. – Oxygen presents the additional hazard of fire.
Safety Considerations (2 of 3) Handling oxygen cylinders
– Keep combustible materials, such as oil or grease, away from contact with the cylinder itself, the regulators, fittings, valves, or tubing.
– Do not permit smoking in any area where oxygen cylinders are in use or on standby.
– Store oxygen cylinders in a cool, well-ventilated area. – Use an oxygen cylinder only with a safe, properly fitting
regulator valve. – Close all valves when the cylinder is not in use, even if
the tank is empty.
Safety Considerations (3 of 3) Handling oxygen cylinders (continued)
– Secure cylinders so that they will not topple over. In transit, keep them in a proper carrier or rack, or strap them onto the stretcher with the patient.
– When working with an oxygen cylinder, always position yourself to its side. Never place any part of your body over the cylinder valve.
– Have the cylinder hydrostat tested every 10 years, to make sure it can still sustain the high pressures required. The original test date is stamped onto the cylinder together with its serial number.
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (1 of 11)
Nonrebreathing mask – Preferred device
Good mask-to-face seal Flow rate of 15 L/min Capable of delivering between 90% and 100% inspired oxygen
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (2 of 11)
– Combination mask and reservoir bag system Oxygen fills a reservoir bag that is attached to the mask by a one-way valve. Permits the patient to inhale from the reservoir bag but not to exhale back into it Exhaled gas escapes through one-way flapper valves located on the side of the mask.
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (3 of 11)
– Prior to administering oxygen Ensure that the reservoir bag is completely filled. Oxygen flow rate is adjusted from 12 to 15 L/min to prevent collapse of the bag during inhalation. Use a pediatric nonrebreathing mask for infants and small children.
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (4 of 11)
– Considerations Indications Contraindications Patient’s respirations must be of adequate depth to open the one-way valve and draw air from the reservoir bag into the lungs. Patient with reduced tidal volume will benefit very little.
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (5 of 11)
Nasal cannula – Delivers oxygen via two small prongs that fit into the
patient’s nostrils Oxygen flow rate of 1 to 6 L/min Oxygen concentration of 24% to 44% Higher flow rates irritate the nasal mucosa.
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (6 of 11)
Nasal cannula (continued) – Oxygen humidifier should be used when delivering
oxygen via nasal cannula for a prolonged period of time.
– Low to moderate oxygen enrichment – Generally well tolerated, especially in patients who
are claustrophobic and intolerant of an oxygen mask over their face
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (7 of 11)
Simple face mask – Full mask enclosure with open side ports
Room air is drawn through the ports. Exhaled air is vented through holes. Delivers between 40% and 60% oxygen at 10 L/min Rarely used in the field
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (8 of 11)
Partial rebreathing mask – Similar to nonrebreathing mask
Room air is not drawn in with inspiration. Residual expired air is mixed and rebreathed. Higher concentrations are attainable at flow rates of 6 to 10 L/min (35% to 60%). Rarely used in the field
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (9 of 11)
Venturi mask – Draws room air along with oxygen flow
Allows for the administration of highly specific oxygen concentrations Delivers 24%, 28%, 35%, or 40% oxygen Long-range transport of patients
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (10 of 11)
Small-volume nebulizer – Nebulizer
Used primarily to deliver aerosolized medications Oxygen enters an aerosol chamber that contains 3 to 5 mL of fluid.
Supplemental Oxygen-Delivery Devices (11 of 11)
Oxygen humidifier – Oxygen stored in cylinders
Zero humidity Rapidly dries the patient’s mucous membranes Small bottle of water moisturizes oxygen before it reaches the patient. Practical only for the fixed oxygen unit
Assisted and Artificial Ventilation
Patient who is not breathing – Needs artificial ventilation with 100% oxygen – Same is true of patients who are breathing inadequately – Inadequate negative-pressure ventilation is treated with
some form of positive-pressure ventilation.
Mouth-to-Mouth and Mouth-to-Nose Ventilation (1 of 3) Mouth-to-mouth
– Most basic form of ventilation Mouth-to-nose
– Simply involves ventilating through the nose. – Apnea and when other ventilation devices
are not available
Mouth-to-Mouth and Mouth-to-Nose Ventilation (2 of 3) Disadvantages
– Psychological barriers secondary to sanitary and communicable disease issues
– Potential for exposure to blood and other body fluids through direct contact
– Other methods are safer for the rescuer.
Mouth-to-Mouth and Mouth-to-Nose Ventilation (3 of 3) Potential complications
– Hyperventilation of the patient’s lungs – Hyperventilation of the rescuer – Gastric distention, increasing the risk of vomiting
and aspiration – Always carry a pocket mask or face shield.
Mouth-to-Mask Ventilation (1 of 2)
Eliminates direct contact – Use of a one-way valve over the mask’s mouthpiece
virtually eliminates any possibility of contact with the patient’s secretions and diverts the patient’s exhaled air away from the rescuer’s mouth.
– Easier to maintain an effective seal and deliver excellent tidal volume
Mouth-to-Mask Ventilation (2 of 2)
Complications – Hyperinflation of the patient’s lungs – Hyperventilation of the rescuer – Gastric distention
Skill Drill 11-17: Mouth-to-Mask Ventilation
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
One-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation (1 of 2)
Bag-mask device – Most common device used to ventilate patients
in the field – Oxygen flow rate of 15 L/min and a reservoir attached – Indicated for apneic patients and for patients who are
breathing inadequately – Allows the rescuer to ventilate the patient for
extended periods of time without fatigue
One-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation (2 of 2)
Major challenge – Maintaining an
effective mask-to-face seal
– Single person must keep the airway properly positioned, maintain a mask seal, and squeeze the bag.
– Complications
Skill Drill 11-18: One-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Two-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation (1 of 2)
Much more efficient – One can maintain an adequate mask-to-face seal,
while the other squeezes the bag. – Facilitates the delivery of excellent tidal volume
and high oxygen concentrations – Indications – Contraindications
Two-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation (2 of 2)
Disadvantage – Requires additional personnel – Complications include hyperinflation of the patient’s
lungs and gastric distention.
Skill Drill 11-19: Two-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation Step 1 Step 2
Three-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation (1 of 2)
Indications – Apneic patients – Patients who are breathing inadequately – Patients who cannot be ventilated by one
or two rescuers – Patients with a possible spinal injury – Contraindicated in patients who are intolerant
of the device.
Three-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation (2 of 2)
Disadvantages – Technique requires additional personnel. – Area around the patient’s head can become very
crowded. Complications
– Hyperinflation of the patient’s lungs – Gastric distention
Skill Drill 11-20: Three-Person Bag-Mask Ventilation
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Flow-Restricted, Oxygen-Powered Ventilation Device (1 of 4)
Third potential source for artificial ventilation – Manually triggered ventilator or demand valve – Used to ventilate apneic patients or to administer
supplemental oxygen to spontaneously breathing patients
Flow-Restricted, Oxygen-Powered Ventilation Device (2 of 4)
– Demand valve triggered by the negative pressure generated during inhalation
– Valve automatically delivers 100% oxygen and stops the flow of gas at the end of inhalation.
– Patients find it most comfortable if they hold the mask to their face themselves.
Flow-Restricted, Oxygen-Powered Ventilation Device (3 of 4)
Apneic patients – Pushbutton on top of the FROPVD can control
the flow of oxygen. – When depressed, 100% oxygen flows at a rate
of 40 L/min. Requires an oxygen source
– Operator cannot feel whether the patient is being adequately ventilated with this device.
Flow-Restricted, Oxygen-Powered Ventilation Device (4 of 4)
Use – Has been used for several years – Recent findings suggest that it should not be used
routinely because of the high incidence of gastric distention and damage to intrathoracic structures caused by barotraumas.
– Should not be used when ventilating infants or children or for patients with possible cervical spine or chest injury
– Cricoid pressure must be maintained to ventilate nonintubated patients.
Skill Drill 11-21: Flow-Restricted, Oxygen-Powered Ventilation for Apneic Patients (1 of 2)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Skill Drill 11-21: Flow-Restricted, Oxygen-Powered Ventilation for Apneic Patients (2 of 2)
Step 4 Step 5
Skill Drill 11-22: Flow-Restricted, Oxygen-Powered Ventilation Device for Conscious, Spontaneously Breathing Patients
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Automatic Transport Ventilators (1 of 5)
Solves the problems of other ventilators – Maintaining a mask seal – Variations in the rate and duration of ventilation
Courtesy of Impact Instrumentation, Inc.
Automatic Transport Ventilators (2 of 5)
Control box – Allows the variables of ventilation (tidal volume and
respiratory rate) to be set – Minute volume controlled with considerable accuracy – Indicated when patients need extended periods
of ventilation
Automatic Transport Ventilators (3 of 5)
Small and compact – Some no larger than portable tape players – Mechanical simplicity, durability, and portability – Frees up your hands to tend to other tasks
Automatic Transport Ventilators (4 of 5)
Settings – Respiratory rate is set at the midpoint for the patient’s
age. – Tidal volume is usually set in a range of 6 to 7 mL/kg. – Deliver a preset volume at a preset ventilatory rate
Automatic Transport Ventilators (5 of 5)
Cricoid Pressure (1 of 4)
Sellick maneuver Gastric distention
– Can be partially prevented or alleviated
– Can also help prevent passive regurgitation with aspiration
Cricoid Pressure (2 of 4)
Posterior pressure to the cricoid cartilage – Esophagus is partially occluded. – Provides more air delivery into the lungs and less air
delivery into the stomach – Indicated only in unconscious patients who cannot
protect their own airway and are at imminent risk for vomiting
Cricoid Pressure (3 of 4)
Disadvantages – Extreme or a large quantity of emesis if pressure
is removed – Should be maintained until the patient is intubated – Requires two providers – If a cervical spine injury is present, may cause further
injury.
Cricoid Pressure (4 of 4)
Potential complications – Trauma to the larynx if excessive force is used – Esophageal rupture from unrelieved high gastric
pressures – Obstruction of the trachea when used in small
children
Skill Drill 11-23: Cricoid Pressure (Sellick Maneuver)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Your partner finishes suctioning, ventilates the patient, and attempts intubation.
You partner verbalizes that he is unable to “see anything.”
– What do you want to consider next?
(continued)
Gastric Distention (1 of 2)
Inflation of the stomach with air – Any form of artificial ventilation that blows air into the
patient’s mouth – Likely to occur when
Excessive pressure is used to inflate the lungs Ventilations are performed too fast Airway is partially obstructed during ventilation attempts
Gastric Distention (2 of 2)
Signs – Increase in the diameter of the stomach – Increasingly distended abdomen – Increased resistance to bag-mask ventilations
Invasive Gastric Decompression
Gastric tube – Inserted into the stomach; removes the contents
with suction Decreases the pressure on the diaphragm Virtually eliminates the risk of regurgitation and aspiration Orogastric tube or nasogastric tube Should be considered for any patient who will need positive-pressure ventilation for an extended period of time
Nasogastric Tube
Inserted through the nose – Also used to perform gastric lavage – Relatively well tolerated – Most patients who are awake
will gag and may vomit. – Poor technique can cause
trauma.
Skill Drill 11-24: Nasogastric Tube Insertion in a Conscious Patient (1 of 3)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Skill Drill 11-24: Nasogastric Tube Insertion in a Conscious Patient (2 of 3)
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Skill Drill 11-24: Nasogastric Tube Insertion in a Conscious Patient (3 of 3)
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Orogastric Tube
Inserted through the mouth instead of the nose – No risk of nasal bleeding – Safer in patients
with severe facial trauma
– Less comfortable for conscious patients
Skill Drill 11-25: Orogastric Tube Insertion (1 of 2)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-25: Orogastric Tube Insertion (2 of 2)
Step 6
Step 5
Step 7
Endotracheal Intubation (1 of 6)
Defined – Passing an endotracheal (ET) tube through the glottic
opening and sealing the tube with a cuff inflated against the endotracheal wall
– Orotracheal – Nasotracheal – Most definitive means of achieving complete control
of the airway
Endotracheal Intubation (2 of 6)
Considerations – Indications – Contraindications – Advantages – Disadvantages – Complications
Endotracheal Intubation (3 of 6)
Structure – Proximal end, the tube, the cuff and pilot balloon,
and the distal tip – Inflation port
with a pilot balloon – Distal cuff – Pilot balloon
Endotracheal Intubation (4 of 6)
Structure (continued) – Centimeter markings provide a measurement
of its depth. – Murphy’s eye – Range in size from
2.5 to 9.0 mm inside diameter, and length from 12 to 32 cm
Endotracheal Intubation (5 of 6)
Laryngoscope – Required to perform orotracheal intubation
by direct laryngoscopy – Laryngoscope – Handle contains
the power source
Endotracheal Intubation (6 of 6)
Laryngoscope (continued) – Straight (Miller) blade – Curved blade – Blade sizes range
from 0 to 4. – Stylet – Magill forceps
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (1 of 16)
Considerations – Indications – Contraindications – Advantages – Disadvantages – Complications
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (2 of 16)
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (3 of 16)
Body substance isolation – Intubation may expose you to blood or other fluids. – Mask that covers your entire face
Preoxygenation – Critical step prior to intubation – Monitor the patient’s saturated oxygen levels.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (4 of 16)
Positioning the patient – Three axes: mouth, pharynx, and larynx – “Sniffing” position
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (5 of 16)
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (6 of 16)
Blade insertion – Position yourself at the top of the patient’s head. – Hold the laryngoscope as low down on the handle
as possible. – Insert the blade into
the right side of the patient’s mouth.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (7 of 16)
Blade insertion (continued) – Use the flange of the blade to sweep the tongue
gently to the left side of the mouth while moving the blade into the midline.
– Slowly advance the blade.
– Exert gentle traction at a 45° angle to the floor as you lift the patient’s jaw.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (8 of 16)
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (9 of 16)
Visualization of the glottic opening – Continue lifting the laryngoscope as you look down
the blade. – With the curved blade, walk the
blade down the tongue. – With the straight blade, insert
the blade straight back until the tip touches the posterior pharyngeal wall.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (10 of 16)
Visualization (continued) – Vocal cords are white
fibrous bands that lie vertically within the glottic opening.
– If you are having difficulty seeing the opening, take your right hand and locate the lower third of the thyroid cartilage.
– Gum bougie
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (11 of 16)
Tube insertion – Insert the tube from the right corner of the patient’s
mouth through the vocal cords. – Continue to insert the
tube until the proximal end of the cuff is 1 to 2 cm past the vocal cords.
– Blade is not a guide for the tube.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (12 of 16)
Ventilation – Remove the blade, hold the tube securely, and
remove the stylet from the tube. – Inflate the distal cuff with 5 to 10 mL of air and
then detach the syringe from the inflation port. – Have your assistant attach the bag-mask device
to the ET tube and continue ventilation. – Monitor the patient’s chest to ensure that it rises
with each ventilation.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (13 of 16)
Confirmation of tube placement – Misplaced tube that goes undetected is a fatal error. – Auscultation – Bilaterally absent breath sounds or gurgling over
the epigastrium indicate you have intubated the esophagus.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (14 of 16)
Repositioning the tube – Loosen or remove the tube-securing device. – Deflate the distal cuff. – Place your stethoscope over the left side of the chest. – While ventilation continues, slowly retract the tube
while simultaneously listening for breath sounds over the left side of the chest.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (15 of 16)
Repositioning the tube (continued) – Stop as soon as bilaterally equal breath sounds
are heard. – Note the depth of the tube at the patient’s teeth. – Reinflate the distal cuff. – Secure the tube. – Resume ventilations.
Orotracheal Intubation by Direct Laryngoscopy (16 of 16)
End-tidal carbon dioxide detectors – Detect the presence of carbon dioxide in exhaled air – Reliable method for confirming proper tube placement – Capnographer – Capnometer
Courtesy of Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP
Skill Drill 11-26: Using Colorimetric Capnography
for Carbon Dioxide Detection Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Esophageal Detector Device (EDD)
Bulb or syringe with a 15/22-mm adapter – Syringe model – Bulb model
Courtesy of Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP
Securing the Tube
Last step – Inadvertent extubation caused by the patient
or someone else is relatively common. – Reintubaton will almost certainly be more difficult. – Never take your hand off the ET tube before it has
been secured with tape or a commercial device.
Skill Drill 11-27: Securing an Endotracheal
Tube With Tape (1 of 2) Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Skill Drill 11-27: Securing an Endotracheal
Tube With Tape (2 of 2) Step 4 Step 5
Skill Drill 11-28: Securing an Endotracheal Tube With a Commercial Device (1 of 2)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Skill Drill 11-28: Securing an Endotracheal Tube With a Commercial Device (2 of 2) Step 4 Step 5
Bite Block
If the patient bites the tube or experiences a seizure, the ET tube may become occluded. – Insert a bite block or oral airway in between the
patient’s molars. – Minimize head movement in the intubated patient.
Skill Drill 11-29: Intubation of the Trachea
Using Direct Laryngoscopy (1 of 4)
Step 3 Step 4
Step 1 Step 2
Skill Drill 11-29: Intubation of the Trachea
Using Direct Laryngoscopy (2 of 4)
Step 7 Step 8
Step 5 Step 6
Skill Drill 11-29: Intubation of the Trachea
Using Direct Laryngoscopy (3 of 4) Step 9
Step 10
Step 11
Skill Drill 11-29: Intubation of the Trachea
Using Direct Laryngoscopy (4 of 4) Step 12
Step 13
Step 14
Nasotracheal Intubation (1 of 6)
““Blind”” – Performed without direct visualization of the vocal
cords – Excellent technique for establishing control over
the airway in situations where it is either difficult or hazardous to perform laryngoscopy
– Must be performed on patients with spontaneous breathing
Nasotracheal Intubation (2 of 6)
Considerations – Indications and contraindications – Advantages and disadvantages – Complications
Nasotracheal Intubation (3 of 6)
Equipment – Same equipment for orotracheal intubation—
minus the laryngoscope and stylet – Standard ET tubes – Endotrol tube
Nasotracheal Intubation (4 of 6)
Nasotracheal Intubation (5 of 6)
Techniques for nasotracheal intubation – Use the patient’s spontaneous respirations
to guide the ET tube. – Tube is advanced as
the patient inhales. – Angle of insertion is
critical; aim the tip of the tube straight back toward the ear.
Nasotracheal Intubation (6 of 6)
Techniques for nasotracheal intubation (continued) – Position the tube just above the glottic opening. – Patient will draw the tube into the trachea when he
or she inhales deeply. – Placement of the tube in the trachea will be evidenced
by an increase in air movement through the tube.
Skill Drill 11-30: Blind Nasotracheal Intubation (1 of 3)
Step 3 Step 4
Step 1 Step 2
Skill Drill 11-30: Blind Nasotracheal Intubation (2 of 3)
Step 7 Step 8
Step 5 Step 6
Skill Drill 11-30: Blind Nasotracheal Intubation (3 of 3)
Step 11 Step 12
Step 9 Step 10
Digital Intubation (1 of 4)
Intubation without a laryngoscope – Blind or tactile intubation – Involves directly palpating the glottic structures
and elevating the epiglottis with your middle finger – Option in extreme circumstances
Digital Intubation (2 of 4)
Considerations – Indications and contraindications – Advantages and disadvantages – Complications
Equipment – Less equipment is needed. – Same equipment except the laryngoscope
Digital Intubation (3 of 4)
Techniques for digital intubation – Rarely performed
because of the variety of alternative airway devices available
– “Open J” configuration – “U-handle”
configuration
Digital Intubation (4 of 4)
Techniques (continued) – Positioned at the left side facing toward the head – Insert a bite block.
Skill Drill 11-31: Digital Intubation (1 of 4)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-31: Digital Intubation (2 of 4)
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7 Step 8
Skill Drill 11-31: Digital Intubation (3 of 4)
Step 9 Step 10
Step 11
Skill Drill 11-31: Digital Intubation (4 of 4)
Step 12 Step 13
Step 14
Transillumination Techniques for Intubation (1 of 4)
Rarely considered a first-line technique to definitively secure the airway – May prove valuable in some situations – Number of devices can be used for this technique. – “Lighted stylet”
Transillumination Techniques for Intubation (2 of 4)
Considerations – Indications and contraindications – Advantages and disadvantages – Complications
Equipment – Device with a rigid stylet and a bright light source
at the end – Must be long enough to accommodate a standard-
length ET tube
Transillumination Techniques for Intubation (3 of 4)
Technique for transillumination-guided intubation – Patient must be preoxygenated. – Lubricate and insert the lighted stylet so that the light
is positioned immediately at the tip of the tube. – Prepare the tube by bending it into the proper shape. – Stylet will act as the pivot point when you direct it into
the trachea.
Transillumination Techniques for Intubation (4 of 4)
Techniques (continued) – Place the patient’s head in a neutral or slightly
extended position. – Light should become visible at the midline of the neck. – A tightly circumscribed light slightly below the thyroid
cartilage indicates that the tip of the tube has entered the trachea.
Skill Drill 11-32: Transillumination Intubation (1 of 4)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-32: Transillumination Intubation (2 of 4)
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7
Skill Drill 11-32: Transillumination Intubation (3 of 4)
Step 8 Step 9
Step 10
Skill Drill 11-32: Transillumination Intubation (4 of 4)
Step 11 Step 12
Step 13
Tracheobronchial Suctioning
Suction catheter into the ET tube – Remove pulmonary secretions. – First rule—Don’t do it if you don’t have to! – Strict attention to sterile technique – Can cause cardiac dysrhythmias – Avoid unless secretions are so massive that they
interfere with ventilation. – Preoxygenation is essential.
Skill Drill 11-33: Performing Tracheobronchial Suctioning (1 of 2)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-33: Performing Tracheobronchial Suctioning (2 of 2)
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7
Field Extubation (1 of 3)
Process of removing the tube from an intubated patient – Rarely extubated in the prehospital setting – Generally only if the patient is unreasonably intolerant
of the ET tube – Better to sedate the patient than remove the ET tube.
Field Extubation (2 of 3)
Risk – Overestimation of the patient’s ability to protect his
or her own airway – High risk of laryngospasm when performed on
conscious patients – Most patients experience some degree of upper
airway swelling because of the trauma of having the tube in the trachea.
– If you are not absolutely sure that you can reintubate the patient, do not remove the tube!
Field Extubation (3 of 3)
If indicated – Hyperoxygenate the patient. – Discuss the procedure with the patient. – Have the patient sit up or lean slightly forward. – Assemble and have available all equipment to
suction, ventilate, and reintubate, if necessary. – Suction the oropharynx. – Deflate the distal cuff. – Remove the tube in one steady motion.
Skill Drill 11-34: Performing Extubation (1 of 2) Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-34: Performing Extubation (2 of 2) Step 5 Step 6
Step 7
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (1 of 9)
If bag-mask ventilations are not producing adequate ventilation – Cardiopulmonary arrest – Respiratory failure/arrest – Traumatic brain injury – Unresponsiveness – Inability to maintain a patent airway
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (2 of 9)
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (3 of 9)
Laryngoscope and blades – Most paramedics prefer the thinner pediatric handles. – Straight blades facilitate lifting of the floppy epiglottis. – Blade should extend from the child’s mouth to the
tragus of the ear.
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (4 of 9)
Laryngoscope and blades (continued) – Premature newborn: size 0 straight blade – Full-term newborn to 1 year of age: size 1 straight
blade – 2 years of age to adolescent: size 2 straight blade – Adolescent or older: size 3 straight or curved blade
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (5 of 9)
Endotracheal tubes – Selected by using a length-based resuscitation tape
measure – For children older than 1 year of age: Age in years ÷ 4
+ 4 or Age in years + 16 ÷ 4 – Anatomic clues
Courtesy of Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (6 of 9)
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (7 of 9)
Pediatric stylet – Matter of personal preference when intubating the
pediatric patient – Bend the tube into a gentle upward curve.
Preoxygenation – Adequate with a bag-mask device and 100% for
at least 30 seconds prior to attempting intubation
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (8 of 9)
Additional preparation – Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system
can occur during intubation in children. – Pulse oximeter should be used throughout the
intubation attempt. – Suction should be readily available to clear oral
secretions. – Atropine sulfate
Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation (9 of 9)
Intubation technique – Place the child’s head in a sniffing position. – Open his or her mouth by applying thumb pressure
on the chin. – Record the depth of the tube as measured at the
right-side corner of the child’s mouth. – Confirm proper ET tube placement. – Breath sounds travel easily in a child.
Skill Drill 11-35: Performing Pediatric
Endotracheal Intubation (1 of 3)
Step 3 Step 4
Step 1 Step 2
Skill Drill 11-35: Performing Pediatric
Endotracheal Intubation (2 of 3)
Step 7 Step 8
Step 5 Step 6
Skill Drill 11-35: Performing Pediatric
Endotracheal Intubation (3 of 3) Step 9
Step 10
Step 11
If Condition Deteriorates (1 of 2)
Take immediate action to identify and correct the underlying problem.
DOPE mnemonic – Displacement – Obstruction – Pneumothorax – Equipment failure
If Condition Deteriorates (2 of 2)
Complications of Endotracheal Intubation
Unrecognized esophageal intubation Induction of emesis and possible aspiration Hypoxia resulting from prolonged intubation
attempts Damage to teeth, soft tissues, and intraoral
structures
Your partner asks you to “take a look.” When you insert the blade, you agree with your partner
that you are unable to see anything. You insert a secondary airway device and ventilate the
patient through it.
– What do you want to consider next?
(continued)
Multilumen Airways (1 of 7)
Combitube and pharyngeotracheal lumen airway (PtL) – Provide better airway management and ventilation
compared to esophageal airways – Long tube blindly inserted into the airway – Ventilation is possible regardless of whether the tube
is placed into the esophagus or the trachea.
Multilumen Airways (2 of 7)
Multilumen Airways (3 of 7)
Considerations – Indications and contraindications – Advantages and disadvantages – Complications
Multilumen Airways (4 of 7)
Equipment – PtL
Two tubes and two cuffs
Multilumen Airways (5 of 7)
Equipment (continued) – Combitube
Single tube with two lumens, two balloons, and two ventilation ports
Multilumen Airways (6 of 7)
Procedures before and during insertion – Check and prepare all your equipment. – Check both cuffs. – Preoxygenate with 100% oxygen. – Place head in a neutral position. – Forwardly displace the jaw. – Insert the device. – Inflate the cuffs.
Multilumen Airways (7 of 7)
Procedures after insertion – After you inflate the balloons, begin to ventilate
the patient. – With the PtL, first ventilate the short tube. – With the Combitube, ventilate through the longer tube. – Confirm adequate chest rise and the presence
of breath sounds.
Skill Drill 11-36: Insertion of the PtL (1 of 2)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-36: Insertion of the PtL (2 of 2)
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7 Step 8
Skill Drill 11-37: Insertion of the Combitube (1 of 3)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-37: Insertion of the Combitube (2 of 3)
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7
Skill Drill 11-37: Insertion of the Combitube (3 of 3)
Step 8 Step 9
Step 10
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (1 of 9)
Originally developed for use in the operating room – Alternative to bag-mask ventilation – Commonly used during short surgical procedures – Not designed for emergency use – Not a replacement for endotracheal intubation
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (2 of 9)
Designed – Provides a conduit from the glottic opening to the
ventilation device – Surrounds the opening of the larynx with an inflatable
silicone cuff – Inflatable cuff conforms to the contours of the airway
and forms a relatively airtight seal.
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (3 of 9)
Considerations – Indications and contraindications – Advantages and disadvantages – Complications
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (4 of 9)
Equipment – 5 sizes
Selection of size based on patient’s weight
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (5 of 9)
Equipment (continued) – Device
Consists of an inflatable cuff attached to an obliquely cut tube Two vertical bars at the opening of the tube prevent occlusion. Proximal end of the tube is fitted with a standard 15/22-mm adapter.
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (6 of 9)
Procedures before and during insertion – Check and prepare all equipment. – Preoxygenate the patient.
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (7 of 9)
Procedures before and during insertion (continued) – Place the patient’s head in a sniffing position. – Insert your finger between the cuff and the tube. – Insert the LMA along the roof of the mouth. – Inflate the cuff.
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (8 of 9)
Procedures after insertion – Following inflation of the cuff, attach bag-valve device
and begin to ventilate the patient. – Confirm chest rise and the presence of breath
sounds. – Continuously and closely monitor for regurgitation
in the tube.
The Laryngeal Mask Airway (9 of 9)
Procedures after insertion (continued) – Fast-trach LMA is designed to guide an ET tube
into the trachea and may prove a viable alternative to direct laryngoscopy.
Skill Drill 11-38: LMA Insertion (1 of 2)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-38: LMA Insertion (2 of 2)
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7
Pharmacologic Adjuncts (1 of 3)
Sedation in emergency intubation – Used in airway management to reduce the patient’s
anxiety, induce amnesia, and decrease the gag reflex – Useful for anxious, combative, or agitated patients
Complications – Undersedation – Oversedation
Pharmacologic Adjuncts (2 of 3)
Classes – Analgesics – Sedative-hypnotics – Butrophenones – Benzodiazepines – Barbituates – Opioids/narcotics – Etomidate – Ketamine
Pharmacologic Adjuncts (3 of 3)
Neuromuscular Blockade in Emergency Intubation (1 of 5)
Cerebral hypoxia – Can make an ordinarily docile person combative,
aggressive, belligerent, and uncooperative – Difficult and dangerous situation
Neuromuscular Blockade in Emergency Intubation (2 of 5)
Cerebral hypoxia (continued) – Common practice, in the past, to physically restrain
the patient to obtain a definitive airway – Safer, more effective approach is to “chemically
paralyze” the patient with neuromuscular blocking agents.
Neuromuscular Blockade in Emergency Intubation (3 of 5)
Neuromuscular blocking agents – Much more effective to administer a drug specifically
designed to induce paralysis – Affect every skeletal muscle in the body – Convert a breathing patient into an apneic patient
with no airway – No effect on level of consciousness
Neuromuscular Blockade in Emergency Intubation (4 of 5)
Pharmacology of neuromuscular blocking agents – Acetylcholine – Depolarizing – Nondepolarizing
Neuromuscular Blockade in Emergency Intubation (5 of 5)
Rapid-Sequence Intubation (1 of 3)
Culmination and integration of all your skills – Preparation of the patient and equipment – Preoxygenation – Premedication – Sedation and paralysis – Posterior cricoid pressure – Intubation – Maintenance of paralysis and sedation
Rapid-Sequence Intubation (2 of 3)
Rapid-Sequence Intubation (3 of 3)
Surgical and Nonsurgical Airways (1 of 2)
In most cases – Paramedic is able to secure a patent airway with
relative ease using either basic or advanced methods. – In some situations, the patient’s condition or other
factors preclude the use of conventional airway techniques.
Surgical and Nonsurgical Airways (2 of 2)
– Two methods Open cricothyrotomy Translaryngeal catheter ventilation
– Blood vessels in this area Superior cricothyroid vessels External jugular vein
Open Cricothyrotomy (1 of 6)
Incising the cricothyroid membrane – Scalpel – Inserting an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube
directly into the subglottic area of the trachea
Open Cricothyrotomy (2 of 6)
Considerations – Indications and contraindications – Advantages and disadvantages – Complications
Open Cricothyrotomy (3 of 6)
Equipment – Commercially manufactured cricothyrotomy kits
Open Cricothyrotomy (4 of 6)
Equipment (continued) – Scalpel – ET tube or tracheostomy tube – Commercial device (or tape) for securing the tube – Curved hemostats – Suction apparatus – Sterile gauze pads for minor bleeding control – Bag-mask device attached to 100% oxygen
Open Cricothyrotomy (5 of 6)
Technique for performing open cricothyrotomy – Identify the cricothyroid membrane by palpating
for the V notch. – Stabilize the larynx. – Depression between the thyroid and cricoid cartilage – Prepare equipment and ensure that the cardiac
monitor and pulse oximeter are attached to the patient.
Open Cricothyrotomy (6 of 6)
Technique (continued) – Maintain aseptic technique as you cleanse the area
with iodine. – Make a 1- to 2-cm vertical incision over the
cricothyroid membrane. – Insert the curved hemostats into the opening
and spread it apart. – Gently insert the ET tube or tracheostomy tube. – Confirm the correct tube placement.
Skill Drill 11-39: Performing an Open Cricothyrotomy (1 of 3)
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Skill Drill 11-39: Performing an Open Cricothyrotomy (2 of 3)
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7 Step 8
Skill Drill 11-39: Performing an Open Cricothyrotomy (3 of 3)
Step 9 Step 10
Step 11 Step 12
Needle Cricothyrotomy (1 of 5)
14- to 16-gauge over-the-needle IV catheter – Inserted through the cricothyroid membrane and into
the trachea – Adequate oxygenation and ventilation are then
achieved by attaching a high-pressure jet ventilator to the hub of the catheter.
– Temporary measure until a more definitive airway can be obtained
Needle Cricothyrotomy (2 of 5)
Considerations – Indications and contraindications – Advantages and disadvantages – Complications
Needle Cricothyrotomy (3 of 5)
Equipment – Large-bore IV catheter (14 to 16 gauge) – 10-mL syringe – 3 mL of sterile water or saline – Oxygen source (50 psi) – High-pressure jet ventilator device and oxygen tubing
Needle Cricothyrotomy (4 of 5)
Technique for performing needle cricothyrotomy – Place the patient’s head in a neutral position. – Locate the cricothyroid membrane. – Carefully insert the needle into the midline of the
cricothyroid membrane at a 45-degree angle toward the feet.
Needle Cricothyrotomy (5 of 5)
Technique (continued) – After the pop is felt, insert the needle approximately
1 cm farther and then aspirate the syringe. – Secure the catheter. – Continue ventilations.
Skill Drill 11-40: Performing Needle Cricothyrotomy and Translaryngeal Catheter Ventilation (1 of 3)
Step 3 Step 4
Step 1 Step 2
Skill Drill 11-40: Performing Needle Cricothyrotomy and Translaryngeal Catheter Ventilation (2 of 3)
Step 7 Step 8
Step 5 Step 6
Skill Drill 11-40: Performing Needle Cricothyrotomy and Translaryngeal Catheter Ventilation (3 of 3)
Step 11 Step 12
Step 9 Step 10
Special Patient Considerations (1 of 3)
Laryngectomy, tracheostomy, stoma, and tracheostomy tubes – Laryngectomy
Surgical procedure in which the larynx is removed Tracheostomy Stoma
Special Patient Considerations (2 of 3)
– Laryngectomy (continued) Total laryngectomy “Neck breather” Partial laryngectomy “Partial neck breathers”
Special Patient Considerations (3 of 3)
Suctioning of a stoma – Failure to recognize and identify these patients could
result in hypoxia. – Common for a patient’s stoma to become occluded
with mucous plugs – Less efficient cough – Performed with extreme care – Limit suctioning to 10 seconds.
Skill Drill 11-41: Suctioning of a Stoma (1 of 2) Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Skill Drill 11-41: Suctioning of a Stoma (2 of 2) Step 4 Step 5
Step 6
Ventilation of Stoma Patients
Neither the head tilt–chin lift nor the jaw-thrust maneuver is required for ventilating a patient with a stoma.
Stoma and no tracheostomy tube, mouth-to-stoma technique
Use an infant- or child-size mask to make an adequate seal over the stoma.
Two rescuers needed
Skill Drill 11-42: Mouth-to-Stoma Ventilation
Using a Resuscitation Mask (1 of 2) Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Skill Drill 11-42: Mouth-to-Stoma Ventilation
Using a Resuscitation Mask (2 of 2)
Step 4 Step 5
Skill Drill 11-43: Bag-Mask-Device-to-Stoma Ventilation
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
Tracheostomy Tubes
Plastic tube placed within the tracheostomy site – Requires a 15/22-mm adapter to be compatible
with ventilatory devices – Often have thick secretions in the tube – Stenosis
Skill Drill 11-44: Replacing a Dislodged
Tracheostomy Tube (1 of 2) Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Skill Drill 11-44: Replacing a Dislodged
Tracheostomy Tube (2 of 2) Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Dental Appliances (1 of 2)
Many different forms – Dentures (upper, lower, or both) – Bridges – Individual teeth – Braces – If the appliance fits well, leave it in place. – If it is loose, it could easily become an airway
obstruction and should be removed.
Dental Appliances (2 of 2)
Airway obstruction caused by a dental appliance – Perform the usual steps in clearing an obstruction. – Bridge
Facial Trauma (1 of 2)
Especially challenging – Face is highly vascular. – Severe tissue swelling and bleeding into the airway – Control bleeding with direct pressure and suction the
airway as needed. – Suction the patient’s airway for 15 seconds and then
provide ventilation for 2 minutes.
Facial Trauma (2 of 2)
Increase your index of suspicion. – Cervical spine injury – Use the jaw-thrust maneuver and keep the patient’s
head in a neutral in-line position. – Stay alert for changes in ventilation compliance
or sounds that may indicate laryngeal edema.
You believe that you have successfully inserted a secondary airway device.
You also attempt to insert an NG tube to help relieve some of the gastric distention caused by the inadequate ventilations.
Summary
Summary
Anatomy of the airway Ventilation and respiration Airway management Advanced airway management Pharmacology Surgical and nonsurgical airways