Tonight's training was all around airway management for the unresponsive patient. The device looks a bit invasive which is why it only goes into a patient who is unconscious. The King Airway is one of many devices that is administered by EMT responders. After sliding it down into the esophagus the device has two balloons that are inflated as it is slowly backed up. The balloons secure the device and insures air is forced into the lungs.
EMT Class is nearly over. One more practice night, practical test, college test and then the national registry test.
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