Airway management - Skills Template PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Nursing Skill

Padilla STUDENT NAME Angel _____________________________________ Management SKILL NAMEAirway ____________________________________________________________________________

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Description of Skill Managing airway includes respiratory assessment and measuring vital signs, including oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry and administration of oxygen.

Indications Adequate respiration for the patient by maintaining clear air pathways

CONSIDERATIONS

Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Pre: Explain the procedure, review client history, establish means of communication to signal distress, perform hand hygiene, set up equipment. Intra: Depending on the technique used to clear the airways, monitor respiratory rate and pattern, level of conciousness and arterial blood gases. Provide emotional support Post: Maintenance of the airways, for removal of the airway device handle with care, measure and record respiratory rate and pulse. Ensure comfort. Document all relevant information

Outcomes/Evaluation The oxygen saturation of the patient increased 40% while he was on the airway management treatment. Patient is feeling better.

Potential Complications Tachypnea Tachycardia Restlessness, anxiety, confusion Pale skin, mucous membranes Elevated blood pressure

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Client Education Instruct the patient not to remove any tool or airway management tube. No hyperventilation. Recommend to breath normally.

Nursing Interventions Keep the reservoir bag from deflating by adjusting the oxygen low rate to keep the reservoir bag to ½ full-on inspiration. Assess proper sealing to ensure a secure seal over nose and mouth. Assess for skin breakdown beneath the edges of the mask and bridge of the nose. Make sure the client uses a nasal cannula during meals Use with caution for clients who have a high risk of aspiration or airway obstruction.

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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