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The nose, pharynx, and trachea are the parts of the upper airway. The tubes of the lungs comprise the lower airway.
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Stridor occurs in which upper respiratory disorder?
Stridor is commonly associated with conditions that cause airway obstruction, such as croup, epiglottitis, and foreign body inhalation. It is a high-pitched, inspiratory sound that occurs due to turbulent airflow through a partially obstructed airway. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include medications, positioning, or in severe cases, airway management procedures.
What is the most important factor in determining airway resistance?
The diameter of the airway is the most important factor in determining airway resistance. A smaller diameter increases resistance, making it harder for air to flow. Factors such as mucus, inflammation, and constriction can also affect airway resistance.
What is the main airway in the human body?
The trachea is the main airway in the human body. It carries air from the larynx to the bronchi in the lungs, allowing for breathing and gas exchange.
Which organ is an airway?
The trachea is the primary airway in the respiratory system, connecting the larynx to the bronchi. It is responsible for carrying air to and from the lungs during breathing.
Why is intubation necessary?
Intubation is necessary when a patient is unable to maintain a clear airway or adequate gas exchange on their own. It ensures proper oxygenation and ventilation by providing a secure airway for mechanical ventilation or to protect the airway from aspiration in certain medical conditions or during surgeries.
What divides the upper and lower airway?
The glottis is dividing line between the upper and lower airway
What are the parts of the upper airway?
The upper airway consists of the nasal cavity, pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), and trachea (windpipe). These structures work together to warm, filter, and humidify the air as it travels towards the lungs.
What is the largest cartilige in your upper airway?
thyroid
What is a compromised neonate?
Compromised neonate is a medical term used to describe an airway that is restricted or blocked. This can either be in the upper airway or the lower airway.
Which adventitious sounds indicates swelling of the upper airway?
wheezing
What is the common cause of upper airway obstruction in a trauma patient?
TONGUe
One way to relieve an upper airway obstruction?
The Heimlich maneuver.
Obstruction in the upper airway would be indicated by?
laboured or no signs of breathing/Choking.
When someone has an upper airway obstruction you may hear sounds like?
rhonchi
Where does the upper airway or upper respiratory tract end?
some say the vocal cords (glottis) or others say a line of cartilage.
What is the Term for a crowing sound heard on inspiration as a result of an obstruction of the upper airway?
Stridor
The most common threat to maintaining an open upper airway involves inappropriate positioning of the?
tongue
