How this exercise works
Sort airway tools and ventilation strategies into the correct management categories, basic adjuncts, advanced airways, BVM, CPAP, and rescue techniques.
Fundamental concept
Categorizing basic adjuncts, supraglottic devices, intubation, BVM, CPAP, and rescue techniques for failing ventilation.
Read: Advanced Airway & Respiratory Management →Scenario
COPD exacerbation: RR 28, SpO₂ 88% on 2 L NC, somnolent, EtCO₂ 62 mmHg.
Sort each intervention into the correct category.
Items
Titrate oxygen to SpO₂ 88-92%
BiPAP/CPAP per protocol with monitoring
Endotracheal intubation if NIV fails or arrest imminent
EtCO₂ monitoring to guide ventilation rate
Bronchodilator nebulization
Surgical airway only in CICO scenario
Avoid NRB 15 L/min targeting 100% SpO₂
NPA if obtunded but ventilations needed
Basic airway
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Advanced airway
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Ventilation
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