I know that they are used for unconscious patients without a gag reflex, but it was never explained to me what the actual reason to use them is. They move the tongue and create a patent airway, but doesn't the head tilt-chin lift/jaw thrust do that also? My only guess is that it frees you of...
Oh ok, thanks guys. I am taking my final for my program tomorrow but I just feel like if I get hired somewhere then I am just expected to know what to do in every situation. I am really confident with my skills, but I just feel like I am unprepared to deal with a situation by myself without...
If you get called for something like a stubbed toe, what would you do and say to the patient? Would you just tell them that there is nothing you can do for it and still offer a ride to the hospital/make them sign an AMA if they don't want to? I was just wondering because my teacher said...