EMT and Paramedic Students
EMT and Paramedic Students
Airway and Breathing Language
Distinguish airway patency, breathing effort, and oxygen measurements.
What to know
Airway patency describes whether the airway is open. Breathing descriptions may refer to rate, effort, or sounds. Oxygen saturation is a separate measurement.
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Clinical scenario
A fictional report describes a patent airway. What does patent mean?
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