Basic EMT Airway Management Overview

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Cody and Chris from Idaho Medical Academy teach you about the equipment used to manage a patients airway. Topics covered include basic airway maneuvers, BLS airway adjuncts, suctioning, oxygenation and positive pressure ventilation. They also talk about how to assist during placement of advanced airways.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:40 Airway Positioning
02:22 Suctioning
03:27 Airway Adjuncts
07:00 O2 Administration
13:43 Assisting with ALS Airways

[@blessed_not_stressed5104]

When u have an airway management exam coming up and you don't wanna fail

[@md1997]

Thank you! I read my textbook a few times but seeing it in action helped me understand the concept. Thank you once again!

[@josepharaya680]

Got my skills test Monday, thanks for the help

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Good luck with your test! We are so glad we could help!

[@oneness1_]

You could also use patient's saliva for lubrication if you don't have any.

[@edwinsanchez2456]

Thank you! Really appreciate the ALS info as well!

[@markmacapagal1425]

Thank you for this, clear and precise

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Thanks Mark, we appreciate the feedback!

[@muzala_pm]

That was Awesome! Kindly make a video of indotraacheal intubation alone the steps

[@BaddGravity]

Going to get my BLS cert in a couple weeks. Love the videos to get ready

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Glad we could help!

[@GloriaSulani-qf2be]

Nice presentations

[@kevinrichards8119]

Nicely done...

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Thanks Kevin!

[@DoxsB]

very helpful

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Glad we could help!

[@LiaThePanda-yd6mm]

1:13 Should you tilt the head back that far in positioning? Wouldn't it cut off airway?

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

We are trying to put the patient into what's called the "sniffing position" where the line of the ear meets the sternal notch (think someone smelling a cup of coffee in the morning). The position Cody puts the patient in here may be a bit beyond that, but should not be detrimental to airway management.

[@Kim221bbakerSt]

17:15 Is tracheal intubation with laryngoscope allowed for AEMT? Or only Paramedic can provide it?

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Endotracheal intubation is generally a Paramedic level skill, though some protocols will allow other EMS providers to perform the procedure.

[@Kim221bbakerSt]

@@IdahoMedicalAcademy Thank you!

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

@@Kim221bbakerSt You're welcome!

[@MrCSALAZAR2]

When placing an LMAO, and the basic EMT is delivering o2 to the patient, should an OPA be present to keep the tongue of the way

[@MrCSALAZAR2]

LMA*

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

It would be best practice to keep an OPA in place during preoxygenation when preparing to place an SGA, including an LMA. The OPA should be removed prior to placement of the LMA.

[@whistledink]

Does anybody still use LMAs anymore? It's all Kings, iGel, or intubation that I've observed.

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

The local EMS service here in Boise changed from Kings to LMA's a few years ago. The iGel is prevalent in the PNW as well.