Airway Management, Suturing and Wound Management and Central Venous Catheterization
1. Airway Management (Basic and Advanced) Airway management is a critical skill in emergency and surgical care, focusing on ensuring a patient’s airway is clear and open to allow for adequate ventilation. It ranges from basic techniques such as manual airway opening to advanced interventions like intubation and cricothyrotomy. Basic Airway Management: The goal of basic airway management is to maintain a clear and open airway in patients who are unconscious or unable to maintain their airway due to medical conditions such as trauma, neurological impairment, or drug overdose. Head-Tilt/Chin-Lift Technique: This is a simple and effective method to open the airway in unconscious patients by tilting the head backward while lifting the chin upward, moving the tongue away from the back of the throat. Jaw Thrust Maneuver: Ideal for trauma patients, especially when there is concern about cervical spine injury. This technique involves lifting the jaw forward without moving the neck to o...