2 | Sniffing Position + Ramped Position

sniffing position

To place nonobese patients in the […], achieve an ear-to-sternal-notch horizontal alignment by slightly flexing the neck and extending the head.

ear-to-sternal-notch horizontal alignment

Nonobese patients are placed in the sniffing position by achieving […].

slightly flexing the neck

To achieve ear-to-sternal-notch horizontal alignment, begin by […].

extending the head

To place a nonobese patient in the sniffing position, achieve ear-to-sternal-notch alignment by slightly flexing the neck and […].

cervical spine injury

If no […] is suspected, the patient's head can be extended when placing them in the sniffing position.

towel or small pillow

A […] can be placed under the patient's head to maintain ear-to-sternal-notch horizontal alignment.

horizontal alignment

A towel or small pillow under the head can help maintain ear-to-sternal-notch […].

ramped position

The strategy for positioning obese patients is different because it is often difficult or impossible to place them into the [...] by elevating just the head.

entire upper portion of the body

Obese patients should have the [...] elevated to achieve proper airway positioning.

blankets

[...] can be used to elevate the entire upper portion of an obese patient's body.

towels

[...] can be used to elevate the entire upper portion of an obese patient's body.

wedge pillows

Regular or commercial [...] can be used to elevate the entire upper portion of an obese patient's body.

proper ramp

When considering airway management in obese patients, prepare a [...] before transferring them to the ambulance.

head and shoulder support

A proper ramp consists of [...] for an obese patient.

ambulance

When preparing for airway management in an obese patient, a proper ramp should be prepared before transferring the patient to the [...].