INSERT A NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY
Given:
Simulated unconscious casualty lying on his back with arms at his sides
Nasopharyngeal airway (from combat lifesaver MES)
Packet of sterile lubricating jelly (from combat lifesaver MES)
GO
NO-GO
1.
Positions casualty in a face up position.
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______
2.
Lubricates the tube with provided jelly.
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______
3.
Exposes the opening of the casualty's right nostril.
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______
4.
Inserts the tip of the airway into the nostril with the bevel
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______
toward the septum.
5.
Advances airway until the flange rests against the nostril.
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______
6.
Does not force the airway into the nostril. If resistance is
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______
met, pulls out the tube and attempts to insert it in the other
nostril.
7.
Places the casualty in the recovery position (on his side
______
______
with hand under his chin and upper leg flexed to stabilize
the casualty.
OVERALL EVALUATION
GO
NO-GO
(A no-go on any step will result in a no-go for the entire
task)
MD0877
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