KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE
- Identify and describe the airway anatomy in the infant, child, and adult. (pp. 930-933)
- Differentiate between the airway anatomy in the infant, child, and adult. (pp. 930-933)
- Explain the pathophysiology of airway compromise. (pp. 930-933)
- Describe the proper use of airway adjuncts. (p. 933)
- Review the use of oxygen therapy in airway management. (p. 933)
- Describe the indications, contraindications, and technique for insertion of nasal gastric tubes. (p. 948) (Scan 37-2, p. 949)
- Describe how to perform Sellick's maneuver (cricoid pressure). (pp. 942-943)
- Describe the indications for advanced airway management. (pp. 930-933, 938, 945)
- List the equipment required for orotracheal intubation. (pp. 935-938)
- Describe the proper use of the curved blade for orotracheal intubation. (pp. 935-936, 942) (Scan 37-1, pp. 939-941)
- Describe the proper use of the straight blade for orotracheal intubation. (pp. 935-936, 942) (Scan 37-1, pp. 939-941)
- State the reasons for and proper use of the stylet in orotracheal intubation. (pp. 937-938) (Scan 37-1, pp. 939-941)
- Describe the methods of choosing the appropriate size endotracheal tube in an adult patient. (pp. 936-937)
- State the formula for sizing an infant or child endotracheal tube. (pp. 945-946)
- List complications associated with advanced airway management. (p. 934)
- Define the various alternative methods for sizing the infant and child endotracheal tube. (pp. 945-946)
- Describe the skill of orotracheal intubation in the adult patient. (pp. 938, 942-944) (Scan 37-1, pp. 939-941)
- Describe the skill of orotracheal intubation in the infant and child patient. (pp. 945-947)
- Describe the skill of confirming endotracheal tube placement in the adult, infant, and child patient. (pp. 943-944, 947)
- State the consequence of and the need to recognize unintentional esophageal intubation. (pp. 934, 943-944, 947)
- Describe the skill of securing the endotracheal tube in the adult, infant, and child patient. (pp. 938, 944, 947)
- Recognize and respect the feelings of the patient and family during advanced airway procedures. (p. 941)
- Explain the value of performing advanced airway procedures. (pp. 930, 933)
- Defend the need for the EMT-Basic to perform advanced airway procedures. (pp. 930-933)
- Explain the rationale for the use of a stylet. (pp. 937-938)
- Explain the rationale for having a suction unit immediately available during intubation attempts. (p. 950) (Scan 37-3, p. 951)
- Explain the rationale for confirming breath sounds. (pp. 943-944)
- Explain the rationale for securing the endotracheal tube. (pp. 938, 944, 947)
SKILLS
- Demonstrate how to perform Sellick's maneuver (cricoid pressure).
- Demonstrate the skill of orotracheal intubation in the adult patient.
- Demonstrate the skill of orotracheal intubation in the infant and child patient.
- Demonstrate the skill of confirming endotracheal tube placement in the adult patient.
- Demonstrate the skill of confirming endotracheal tube placement in the infant and child patient.
- Demonstrate the skill of securing the endotracheal tube in the adult patient.
- Demonstrate the skill of securing the endotracheal tube in the infant and child patient.
|
|
