Description #
In the operating room, nurses often have to assist the anesthesiologist in securing the patient’s airway. Ability to maintain a clear airway with a mask is very useful. Knowledge of basic equipment that the anesthesiologist may require is important. Students will be introduced to a self-inflating bag, oxygen supply, oropharyngeal airway, laryngeal airway, laryngoscope and endotracheal tubes. They will learn how to assist the anesthesiologist. They will learn how to correctly apply a facemask on a patient and how to keep a clear airway when doing so.
Learning Objectives #
At the conclusion of the course, the students will be able to
1. Correctly apply a face mask to a patient’s face
2. Do a chin lift and jaw thrust
3. Ventilate a patient using a self-inflating bag
4. Correctly attach oxygen tubing to a self-inflating bag
5. Identify an oropharyngeal airway
6. Insert an oropharyngeal airway
7. Identify a laryngeal mask airway
8. Identify a laryngoscope
9. Identify an endotracheal tube
10. Identify a laryngeal mask airway