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C168W002
DEPARTMENT OF COMBAT MEDIC TRAINING
Advanced Airway Management
Terminal Learning ObjectiveTerminal Learning Objective
Given a combat casualty with airway compromise,
Maintain a casualty's airway,
IAW Prehospital Trauma Life Support
The Respiratory System - ReviewThe Respiratory System - Review
The Respiratory System - ReviewThe Respiratory System - Review
AirwayAirway
Remember:Interventions to the airway are best
deferred to the tactical field care phase
and only after life threatening bleeding has been
addressed.
Essential Airway SkillsEssential Airway Skills
Patient Positioning
Patient PositioningPatient Positioning
Essential Airway SkillsEssential Airway Skills
A conscious casualty, able to follow commands and sit up are much easier to care for.
What would happen if the casualty in the previous picture was forced to lie on his back?
What additional treatment would be required due to his position?
Manual Maneuvers Manual Maneuvers
Used on unconscious casualties
when the tactical situation allows
Head-tilt, chin-lift
Jaw-thrust
SuctioningSuctioning
Traditional mechanical suction is preferred,
but rarely available in combat. Medics often improvise by simply using a large syringe
and tubing.
Various commercial manual suction
devices are available.
SuctioningSuctioning
Indications
Mucus, vomitus or blood in the airway.
Complications of suctioning can be avoided by sticking to the 15 sec rule.
Prolonged suctioning will produce hypoxemia.
Cardiac dysrhythmias from arterial hypoxemia.
Vagus nerve stimulation may lead to profound bradycardia and hypotension.
Nasopharyngeal Airway AdjunctNasopharyngeal Airway Adjunct
Why are OPAs NOT the first choice in a combat environment?
OPAs are more likely to dislodge during transport.
Most combat casualties either sustain immediate profound wounds or deteriorate into
unconsciousness. As the casualty “deteriorates” their gag reflex will still be intact. An OPA will
stimulate the gag reflex cause a variety of undesirable reactions.
Nasopharyngeal Airway AdjunctNasopharyngeal Airway Adjunct
Nasopharyngeal Airway AdjunctNasopharyngeal Airway Adjunct
An NPA will illicit a pain response in altered casualties.
When an NPA is used,
consider placing the casualty in the recovery position to prevent the aspiration of blood
mucus or vomitus.
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Q: During what level of care is the airway managed?
Q: Why is a NPA preferred over an OPA in a combat environment?
T A: During Tactical Field Care ext
A: Does not trigger gag reflex, can remain in if casualty regains consciousness. t
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Q: How do you avoid hypoxemia when suctioning?
Q: What nerve is being stimulated if suctioning is too aggressive?
A: Limit suctioning to 15 seconds
T A: Vagus Nerve ext
Intermediate Airway ReviewIntermediate Airway Review
Combitube and King LT
Their ability lies between basic airway adjuncts (OPA, NPA) and
endotracheal intubation (ETT)
or surgical cricothyroidotom
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37 French
4 to 5 1/2 feet tall
41 French
>5 feet
Yellow (Sz 3) = 4 - 5 Ft.
Red (Sz) 4 = 5 - 6 Ft.
Purple (Sz) 5 = >6 Ft.
Intermediate Airway ReviewIntermediate Airway Review
IndicationsUnconscious Trauma Patient
w/o gag reflex
Adult Patients in Respiratory arrest or breathing at a rate less
than 10 BPM
Adult Patients in Medical cardiac Arrest
Near Drowning
Electrocution
Drug Over Dose
ContraindicationsIntact Gag Reflex
Adults shorter than 4 feet tall
Known Esophageal Disease
Patients who have ingested a Caustic Substance-(Acid or
Lye)
Inhalation Burns
Intermediate Airway ReviewIntermediate Airway Review
Combitube Insertion
Combitube in Trachea Combitube in Esophagus
Intermediate Airway ReviewIntermediate Airway Review
King LT Insertion
Advanced Airway ManagementAdvanced Airway Management
Endotracheal intubation (Gold Standard) Placement of an ETT into the trachea.
Orotracheal and NasotrachealOrotracheal and Nasotracheal
Neither intubation through the mouth or nose are preferred in the combat environment.
Orotracheal Intubation Nasotracheal Intubation
Why Not?Why Not?
One study says: In an urban environment, critically injured
trauma casualties with ETT had no better outcomes than those
with an OPA.
Another study says: It is a hard skill.
(Even in good light with a paralyzed casualty)
The view through the NVGs says: Not very tactical.
Airway ManagementAirway Management
This casualty’s airway be
managed with an Emergency
Cricothyroidotomy
Breaking Down the WordBreaking Down the Word
Crico - thyroid - otomy
Emergency CricothyroidotomyEmergency Cricothyroidotomy
If the casualty is conscious or altered, the procedure can still be performed under local anesthesia using
lidocaine.
It isolates the airway.
Decreased risk of gastric insufflation and aspiration.
No need to maintain a mask to face seal.
Requires little to no special equipment.
Emergency CricothyroidotomyEmergency Cricothyroidotomy
Special Note:The tube used to secure the airway must be a
minimum of 6 mm in diameter to allow for spontaneous breathing and adequate oxygenation
in adults
Emergency CricothyroidotomyEmergency Cricothyroidotomy
IndicationsInability to ventilate a combat casualty in any
other way due to:
Severe maxillofacial traumaAirway obstruction
Structural deformities of the airway
Inhalation burns/edemaUnconscious casualty unable
to protect his airway
Emergency CricothyroidotomyEmergency Cricothyroidotomy
Complication or disadvantages of the emergency cricothyroidotomy
Invasive procedure causing bleeding at insertion/incision site and blood aspiration.
Misplacement of the tube
Esophageal laceration or intubation
Hematoma
Vocal cord injury or paralysis, hoarseness
Emergency CricothyroidotomyEmergency Cricothyroidotomy
Equipment
Find Your Cricothyroid MembraneFind Your Cricothyroid Membrane
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Q: Should an emergency cricothyroidotomy be performed on a conscious casualty with inhalation burns/edema?
Q: Why would an emergency cricothyroidotomy be preferred over an intermediate airway?
T A: Yes, using a local anesthetic
T A: If the casualty is conscious or altered the Cric can still be performed under local anesthesia.
Intermediate airways require a unconscious casualty with no gag reflex. ext
SummarySummary
What is the easiest way to maintain an open airway on a conscious casualty?
Allow the casualty to position himself.
SummarySummary
Q: Which adjunct is preferred in a combat setting and why?
A: NPA
They are better tolerated by casualties.
Can be used in a greater number of casualties.
Less likely to become dislodged, causing an
obstruction.
SummarySummary
Q: What are the contraindications for the Combitube and King LT?
A: Intact gag reflex
Height does not fall within the ranges of the device.
Known esophageal disease
Caustic substance (acid or lye) ingestion
Inhalation burns (these devices do not protect the trachea)
SummarySummary
Q: What are the disadvantages of Orotracheal and Nasotracheal intubation?
1. In an urban environment, critically injured trauma casualties with an ETT had no better outcome than those transported with a BVM and OPA.
1. First-time intubationists trained on mannequins, noted an initial success rate of only 42% in the ideal confines of the OR with paralyzed casualties.
3. Orotracheal intubation requires additional equipment and the use of a white light on the end of a laryngoscope which may tactically compromise the medic and the unit.
SummarySummary
The advanced airway of choice in combat conditions is:
Emergency Cricothyroidotomy
(Surgical Cric)
Questions?
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