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Flashcards in Oral & Nasal Airways Deck (7)
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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