You are called to a 40 YOM polypharmacy overdose. The patient has not been seen for hours. You find empty pill packets.
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You are called to a 40 YOM polypharmacy overdose. The patienthas not been seen for hours. You find empty pill packets.D- nilR- minimal response to painful stimuliA – vomit notedB- snoring at a rate of 4/minuteC- carotid pulse at 110The patient is 130kgs and has a thick beard. The patient's SPO2 is85%
(a) Discuss difficulties managing this patient’sairway and ventilation.(b) Discuss and justify what procedures or skillsyou would use to manage this patient’s airwayand ventilation.
(a) Discuss difficulties managing this patient’sairway and ventilation.(b) Discuss and justify what procedures or skillsyou would use to manage this patient’s airwayand ventilation.