Shortness of Breath
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The main single airway tube going from the back of the mouth towards the lungs is termed the
. This tube divides into the left and right primary (or main)
each of which deliver air to and remove air from the
.
- On inspiration the
moves down and the
rotate up and the
moves out. Inspiration is an
process, while expiration is a
process.
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In an unconscious patient with a
airway due to an inhaled foreign object, a VAO should:
- Arrange for
(if there is not a
present).
- Check
then apply
sharp glancing back blows, then immediately check the
again.
- Assuming the obstruction has not cleared, apply
side thrusts to the
.
- Repeat these applications
times, checking the airway constantly throughout for expulsion of the foreign object.
- If no success apply IPPV to try to clear the airway by forcing the object into the primary bronchus so that air can be delivered to the lung by ongoing IPPV
- Transport immediately.
- Arrange for
(if there is not a
present).
- Ventolin (also known as
) can be given via a
by a VAO or Paramedic, or
by a Paramedic. There is no difference or advantage to either method.
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A VAO can give
mg in
mls of
over
minutes to an adult who has been diagnosed with asthma. The medication should be given with high concentration
, set at a flow rate of
litres per minute via a
mask. If the patient has not improved after
doses, the VAO should consult with a hospital or medical doctor.
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A VAO can give
mg in
mls of
over
minutes to a child who has been diagnosed with asthma. The medication should be given with high concentration
, set at a flow rate of
litres per minute via a
mask. If the patient has not improved after
doses, the VAO should consult with a hospital or medical doctor.
- If a pneumothorax is suspected, cease IPPV and administer until the chest is by a doctor or paramedic.
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