Airway Management and Safety in Emergency Situations (5th i believe)

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary and concepts related to airway management, emergency response safety, and medical terminology as discussed in the lecture.

Obligate Nose Breather

A term referring to babies who primarily breathe through their noses instead of their mouths for the first few weeks of life.

CPAP

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; a method used in ventilation that helps maintain open airways by providing constant airflow.

BDM

A device that provides both mechanical ventilation and oxygen supply for patients.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Specialized clothing or equipment worn by workers to protect against health or safety hazards.

Tactical Channels

Dedicated communication channels used for specialized coordination, particularly in emergency response scenarios.

MOI (Mechanism of Injury)

A term used in emergency medicine to describe the method by which trauma occurred, which can inform medical treatment.

Airway Management

The process of ensuring that a patient's airway remains open and unobstructed to allow for effective breathing.

Surface Area for Gas Exchange

The area within the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged during respiration.

Hazardous Environment

An area that presents a threat to health or safety, requiring special precautions when entering.

Scene Staging

A strategy used by emergency responders to assess a potentially dangerous situation from a safe distance before entering.