AirwayAlly - Empowering Asthma Education Program

AirwayAlly is an educational program designed to empower individuals with asthma to better understand and manage their condition. It provides resources on asthma triggers, medication usage, and self-care strategies.

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What does airway mean?

Get a quick, free translation! AIRWAY definition: 1. the passage through the mouth and throat that carries air to the lungs 2. a route flown by…. Learn more.

What is a basic airway assessment?

Basic Airway Assessment The basic assessment of any patient, the "ABC's" begins with the airway, a compromised airway is one of the quickest killers in ...

What is the anatomy of the upper airway?

The upper airway is the "A" of the ABCs. As the entry point for oxygen any damage to, or blockage of, the structures in the upper airway can rapidly result in unconsciousness or death. The anatomy of the upper airway can be broken down into the nose, mouth, and throat. The medical terms for these are the nasopharynx and oropharynx/larynx.

What is the largest airway?

The trachea (windpipe) is the largest airway. The trachea branches into two smaller airways: the left and right mainstem [or main] bronchi. Each lung is divided into sections (lobes): three in the right lung and two in the left lung.

What is airway management?

Airway management involves a series of maneuvers and medical procedures used to maintain or restore airway functionality. Airway management may be required in situations of airway obstruction, respiratory distress, or when the individual is under sedation.

What is the goal of Airway assessment?

The goal of airway assessment is to identify patients who may have difficult airways, mandating alternate approaches to airway management “History predicts the future” – whenever possible identify: the patient’s previous intubation grade and previous difficulties with airway management

How do I know if a patient needs airway management?

A patient needing airway management requires assessment for a difficult airway. A difficult airway may prohibit mask ventilation or increase the risk of a failed intubation attempt. Obtaining an airway-specific history from the patient aids in determining if there has been a previous airway problem.

How do I choose the right airway device?

Choosing the appropriate airway device is vital to effective airway management. Facemask ventilation is a basic airway technique that provides oxygenation to the patient before placing an airway device. Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation provides positive-pressure airway support without using an endotracheal tube.