Resuscitation skills--Part two: Clearing the airway

Article Abstract:

Patients who need resuscitation often have airway obstruction, and some of the basic airway management procedures are described. During resuscitation, a simple head tilt, chin lift and jaw thrust maneuvers can achieve airway patency in 91% of cases and it is suggested that prompt recognition of airway obstruction is vital and it needs to be treated effectively.

United Kingdom, Complications and side effects, Cardiovascular disease nursing

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Resuscitation skills--Part three: Basic airway management

Article Abstract:

The common problem faced during resuscitation is airway obstruction and basic airway attachments are usually helpful and necessary at times to maintain a patient airway especially during prolonged revival. The use of oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways along with the procedure for its insertion is described.

United States, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Prevention, Airway obstruction (Medicine), Airway obstruction

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Living history

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the resuscitation techniques which have been used from ancient times to the present day. The use of artificial ventilation, newborn resuscitation and chest compression are discussed.

History, Cover Story, Artificial respiration, Mechanical ventilation, Resuscitation

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