Keywords

airway basics, bag mask ventilation, direct laryngoscopy, nurse practitioner in acute care, video laryngoscopy

Authors

1. Meissen, Heather ACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, FAANP
2. Johnson, Laura ACNPC-AG, CCRN

Abstract

Abstract: Understanding how to assess, secure, and manage an airway can save a patient's life in an emergent situation. This article briefly describes the basics of airway management in the acute care setting.