A fundamental responsibility of the anaesthesia provider is to maintain a patent airway. The purpose of an airway is to lift the tongue and epiglottis away from the posterior pharyngeal wall and prevent them from obstructing the space above the larynx. An oral or nasal airway decreases the work of breathing during spontaneous breathing using […]

➤ It allows gas administration to the patient from the breathing system without introducing any apparatus into the patient’s mouth. ➤ Masks come in a variety of sizes 0,1,2,3,4,5,6 and shapes ➤ Face Mask may be constructed of a number of substances, including black rubber, clear plastic, an elastomeric material, or a combination of these. […]