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Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Airway obstruction}} refers to blockage in any part of the airway.
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Upper airway obstruction}} refers to blockage in the airway between the nose / lips and larynx. This condition is common in {{c1::children:…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Lower airway obstruction}} refers to blockage in the airway between the larynx and bronchioles / narrow passageways of the lungs.
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Complete airway obstruction}} is airway blockage that allows NO air to pass and necessitates the creation of another airway.
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Partial airway obstruction}} is airway blockage that allows SOME air to pass where patient can still breathe but with difficulty.
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Acute airway obstruction}} is airway blockage that occurs quickly, whereas {{c1::chronic airway obstruction}} may last long and/or develop overt…
Published	07/30/2024	Airway obstruction more commonly occurs in the {{c1::lower::upper/lower}} airway.
Published	07/30/2024	Tongue-to-mouth ratio:(1) Pediatric Airway(2) Adult AirwayA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Pharynx size:(1) Pediatric Airway(2) Adult AirwayA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Epiglottis size:(1) Pediatric Airway(2) Adult AirwayA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Floppy epiglottis:(1) Pediatric Airway(2) Adult AirwayA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	More anteriorly located larynx:(1) Pediatric Airway(2) Adult AirwayA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	More superiorly located larynx:(1) Pediatric Airway(2) Adult AirwayA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Trachea width:(1) Pediatric Airway(2) Adult AirwayA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Trachea rigidity:(1) Pediatric Airway(2) Adult AirwayA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO):(1) Acute(2) ChronicA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most common cause of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO):(1) Small Objects(2) FoodA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Effective cough reflex is present:(1) Mild airway obstruction(2) Severe airway obstructionA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > …
Published	07/30/2024	[Basic First Aid for Severe Choking in an Unconscious Adult]Start CPR by delivering {{c2::30::n}} {{c1::chest compressions::action}} and {{c2::2:…
Published	07/30/2024	[Basic First Aid for Severe Choking in a Conscious Adult]If back blows are ineffective, perform the {{c1::Heimlich Maneuver::technique}} by delivering…
Published	07/30/2024	[Basic First Aid for Severe Choking in a Conscious Adult]If leaning forward does not dislodge the foreign object, deliver five {{c1::back blows::…
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for Adult/Child Choking]Perform 5 back blows:(1) Mild obstruction(2) Severe obstructionA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (…
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for Adult/Child Choking]Perform 5 back blows:(1) Conscious(2) UnconsciousA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for Adult/Child Choking]Perform 5 abdominal thrusts:(1) Conscious(2) UnconsciousA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1)…
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for Adult/Child Choking]Perform 5 abdominal thrusts:(1) Mild(2) SevereA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}…
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for Adult/Child Choking]Encourage coughing:(1) Mild(2) SevereA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: (1) > (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for Adult/Child Choking]Perform CPR:(1) Mild(2) SevereA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for Adult/Child Choking]Perform CPR:(1) Conscious(2) UnconsciousA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for a Choking Child]Perform 5 abdominal thrusts:(1) Infants (aged <1 year)(2) Child aged >1 yearA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C:…
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for a Choking Child]Perform 5 chest thrusts:(1) Infants (aged <1 year)(2) Child aged >1 yearA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1)…
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for a Choking Child]Open child's airway:(1) Conscious(2) UnconsciousA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for a Choking Child]Open child's airway:(1) Mild(2) SevereA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for a Choking Child]Perform 5 breaths:(1) Mild(2) SevereA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for a Choking Child]Perform 5 breaths:(1) Conscious(2) UnconsciousA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::B: (1) < (2)}}
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for a Choking Child]When performing 5 back blows:(1) Infant is prone(2) Infant is supineA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::A: …
Published	07/30/2024	[First Aid for a Choking Child]When performing 5 chest thrusts:(1) Infant is prone(2) Infant is supineA: (1) > (2)B: (1) < (2)C: (1) = (2){{c1::…
Published	07/30/2024	3 General types of ocular emergencies{{c1::physical, chemical, and infections}}
Published	07/30/2024	Eye lacerations {{c1::do::do not/do}} usually require emergency care
Published	07/30/2024	the worst complication of eye laceration is {{c1::blindness}}
Published	07/30/2024	How do you protect the eye when a foreign object has penetrated the eye?{{c1::tape a paper cup around the eye (serves as shield)}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Subconjunctival hemorrhages::physical ocular emergency}} involves leakage of blood from one or more breaks in a blood vessel that lies between …
Published	07/30/2024	severe hypertension is an {{c1::organic cause::superficial/organic cause}} of subconjunctival hemorrhage
Published	07/30/2024	subconjunctival hemorrhages are {{c1::painless::painful/painless}}
Published	07/30/2024	Subconjunctival hemorrhages {{c1::do not::do not/do}} require treatment
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Hyphema}} is bleeding in the {{c2::anterior chamber}} of the eye (between cornea & iris)
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Orbital blow-out fractures}} are cracks or breaks in the {{c2::facial bones}} surrounding the eye
Published	07/30/2024	what causes hyphemas and orbital blow-out fractures{{c1::blunt force trauma to eye and face}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Traumatic Iritis}} is the inflammation of the {{c2::colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil (iris)}} and occurs after an eye injury
Published	07/30/2024	possible causes of traumatic iritis:1. {{c1::poke in the eye}}2. {{c1::blow to the eye from a blunt object}}
Published	07/30/2024	treatment of traumatic iritis:1. {{c1::Cycloplegia}}2. {{c1::Topical Steroids}}
Published	07/30/2024	pain in affected eye with light (photosensitivity)Small, poorly, dilating pupilPerilimbal Conjunctival Infection
Published	07/30/2024	In chemical ocular burns, {{c1::basic::basic/acidic}} substances are much more serious
Published	07/30/2024	As a general rule, {{c1::acids::acids/bases}} can cause considerable redness and burning but can be washed out fairly easily
Published	07/30/2024	Alkali burns cause {{c1::liquefactive::coagulative/liquefactive}} necrosis while acid burns cause {{c1::coagulative::coagulative/liquefactive}} necros…
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Acid::Alkali/Acid}} burns are typically confined to superficial tissue
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::MILD::Give Hughes' Classification of chemical emergency}}Erosion of corneal epithelium
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::MILD::Give Hughes' Classification of chemical emergency}}Faint haziness of cornea
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::MILD::Give Hughes' Classification of chemical emergency}}No ischemic necrosis of conjunctiva or sclera
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::MODERATELY SEVERE::Give Hughes' Classification of chemical emergency}}Corneal opacity blurring iris details
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::MODERATELY SEVERE::Give Hughes' Classification of chemical emergency}}Minimal ischemic necrosis of conjunctiva and sclera
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::VERY SEVERE::Give Hughes' Classification of chemical emergency}}Blurring of pupillary outline
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::VERY SEVERE::Give Hughes' Classification of chemical emergency}}Blanching of conjunctival and scleral vessels
Published	07/30/2024	How to best identify treatment for eye infection{{c1::request for gram stain and culture of the eye discharge or scrapings}}
Published	07/30/2024	treatment for eye infections:1. {{c1::eye drops}}2. {{c1::antibiotics}}3. {{c1::supportive}}
Published	07/30/2024	The {{c1::20-20-20}} rule can help prevent digital eye strain
Published	07/30/2024	Take a break every 20 Look at something 20 FEET Stare at the object for 20 SECONDS.
Published	07/30/2024	Most common ocular emergency: {{c1::Chemical burns}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most common complaint in eye lacerations: {{c1::sensitivity to light}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Corneal foreign bodies}} - small, sharp pieces of a substance (usually metal) that have become embedded in the eye's surface but have NOT p…
Published	07/30/2024	metal foreign bodies penetrating the cornea can quickly form a {{c1::RUST RING}} and a significant SCAR
Published	07/30/2024	Hyphemas and orbital blow-outs {{c1::do::do not/do}} require treatment
Published	07/30/2024	If you’re splashed in the eye with a chemical, put your head under a steady stream of barely warm tap water for about {{c1::15}} minutes. Just let it …
Published	07/30/2024	If you’re splashed in the eye with a chemical, apply something {{c1::cold::cold/hot}} (cool, moist compress, ice pack) on your eye, but don’t rub it.
Published	07/30/2024	Eye infection that we should look out for: {{c1::orbital cellulitis}}
Published	07/30/2024	Color of light that is less distressing to the eye: {{c1::green or light blue}}
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