This is part 1 of a 2 part series called “how we make easy airways harder”. In this episode I focus on improving basic airway skills and avoiding common errors that make airway interventions less likely to be successful.

<figure class="wp-block-image"><figcaption> Ear-to-sternal-notch positioning </figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><figcaption> Patient sitting upright with ear-to-sternal notch positioning. Known as back up, head elevated (BUHE)</figcaption></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image"><figcaption> The ideal mask seal using a BVM. The index and middle fingers pull the mandible forward maintaining airway patency.</figcaption></figure>

Reference:

A Modern Approach to Basic Airway Management

Bougie and Positioning

Simulation Scenario Resource

DuCanto Suction Catheter

Deep Survival Book

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