Airway Management for the EMT

[@EWDAVID94]

Seems like you guys upload these new lectures/videos right when I get a couple chapters past them in the online class 😂😂 i like still like watching them though it helps me review and continue on with the class at the same time

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Let us know if there is something specific you'd like to see from us and we will do our best to make it happen!

[@EWDAVID94]

@@IdahoMedicalAcademy thank you! So far I’ve been enjoying the class but I definitely underestimated how prepared I was to take it

[@cc-qu7gz]

Such a GREAT channel.

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Thank you for the comment!!! We appreciate it!!

[@abducens92]

Thank you so much, great refresher! When you do the jaw thrust, are you actually luxating the TMJ? And my second question, once you do it and let go of the jaw, will it stay in the same position, allowing the airway to remain open or do you have to hold it, just like you do with the head tilt chin lift? Thanks

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Hi, thanks! No, we are just pushing the mandible forward/up until you meet natural resistance. It is not a forceful movement, though it may seem to be on the manikin due to the resistance of rubber and plastic in the manikin. The jaw will generally move back to it's original position once the jaw thrust is released, which is why we teach to "pull the face into the mask" when ventilating, which will help to retain that jaw thrust position.

[@BaddGravity]

Screw that OPA. Gag reflex my ass were going straight to the NPA. 😂😂😂 Good Stuff🫡

[@elsiekemmy1819]

When doing bvm do you do it while opa and npa are inside

[@IdahoMedicalAcademy]

Yes! The airway adjunct helps to keep the airway open for better compliance when using the BVM.