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Demonstrate the use of manual resuscitators
Assessment Strategies
given various patient scenarios
by answering questions in an oral or written format
in a laboratory setting with mechanical ventilation equipment
Criteria
assemble and troubleshoot manual resuscitator
state the factors that may affect the FiO2 of various devices
utilize manual resuscitator to deliver appropriate volumes for a variety of patients
compare and contrast different types of resuscitators i.e., self-inflating resuscitator, flow-inflating resuscitator, T-piece resuscitator
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Assess the need for artificial airways
Assessment Strategies
given various patient scenarios
by answering questions in an oral or written format
in a laboratory setting with mechanical ventilation equipment
Criteria
distinguish normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the airways
assess patient's ability to protect airway
assess patient for airway obstruction
assess patient's ability to mobilize secretions
recognize need to provide invasive ventilatory support
recommend appropriate artificial airways for patient situation
evaluate legal and ethical considerations associated with the use of artificial airways
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Apply basic artificial airways
Assessment Strategies
given various patient scenarios
by answering questions in an oral or written format
in a laboratory setting with mechanical ventilation equipment
Criteria
demonstrate use, maintenance, and infection control of selected basic artificial airways (i.e. OPA, NPA)
select the appropriate basic artificial airways for the patient situation
monitor patient's response to basic artificial airways
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Manage surgical airways
Assessment Strategies
given various patient scenarios
by answering questions in an oral or written format
in a laboratory setting with mechanical ventilation equipment
Criteria
demonstrate use, maintenance, and infection control of tracheostomy and laryngectomy tubes
select the appropriate surgical airway for the patient situation
monitor patient's response to surgical airways and ensure proper placement
summarize why a tracheostomy or laryngectomy would be performed
ensure proper cuff maintenance
select the appropriate specialized airway adjuncts for the patient situation (i.e., speaking valves, specialty tracheal tubes, trach buttons)
monitor patient response to specialized airway adjuncts
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Apply advanced artificial airways
Assessment Strategies
given various patient scenarios
by answering questions in an oral or written format
in a laboratory setting with mechanical ventilation equipment
Criteria
demonstrate use, maintenance, and infection control of selected advanced artificial airways (i.e., ETT, supraglottic airways)
select the appropriate advanced artificial airways for the patient situation
monitor patient's response to advanced artificial airways and ensure proper placement
ensure proper cuff maintenance
utilize devices that assist with artificial airway management
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Demonstrate skill of secretion removal
Assessment Strategies
given various patient scenarios
by answering questions in an oral or written format
in a laboratory setting with mechanical ventilation equipment
Criteria
perform endotracheal, nasotracheal, oropharyngeal and tracheostomy tube suctioning according to the procedure checklist
select, use, maintain and troubleshoot equipment needed for secretion removal
assess the need for secretion removal
recommend techniques to enhance secretion removal
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Analyze criteria for discontinuing artificial airways
Assessment Strategies
given various patient scenarios
by answering questions in an oral or written format
in a laboratory setting with mechanical ventilation equipment
Criteria
assess patient's readiness for artificial airway discontinuation
select appropriate strategy(ies) for artificial airway discontinuation
select, assemble, utilize, and troubleshoot equipment used for artificial airway discontinuation
monitor patient status following artificial airway discontinuation
evaluate legal and ethical considerations associated with discontinuation of artificial airway
perform procedures to safely remove artificial airways
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Assist with intubation
Assessment Strategies
given various patient scenarios
by answering questions in an oral or written format
in a laboratory setting
Criteria
assess patient’s upper airway and readiness for intubation
select appropriate airway equipment including laryngoscope, stylet, and properly sized ETT for the patient situation
prepare ETT for placement by inserting stylet, testing cuff integrity, and lubricating tip of ETT
ensure manual resuscitator and safety equipment are nearby and functional
ensure proper suctioning equipment is turned on and functional
select, assemble, and utilize colorimetric or capnography monitoring to confirm ETT placement
confirm ETT placement at teeth or gums and utilize proper securement device