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Airway (disambiguation) — The term airway may refer to the following medical terms: *Airway, a part of the respiratory system through which air flows *Nasopharyngeal airway, a tube used in the nasal passageway to secure an open airway *Oropharyngeal airway, a medical… … Wikipedia
Airway — The path air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are the normal entry and exit ports. Entering air then passes through the back of the throat (pharynx), continues through the voice box (larynx), down the trachea, and… … Medical dictionary
The Path to 9/11 — was a two part miniseries that aired in the United States on ABC television from September 10 ndash; 11, 2006, and also in other countries. The film dramatizes the 2001 terrorist attack upon the World Trade Center in New York City and the events… … Wikipedia
Laryngeal mask airway — The laryngeal mask airway was invented in 1983 by British anaesthetist, Dr. Archie Brain.UseLaryngeal masks are used in anaesthesia and in emergency medicine for airway management. They consist of a tube with an inflatable cuff that is inserted… … Wikipedia
airway — /air way /, n. 1. an air route equipped with emergency landing fields, beacon lights, radio beams, etc. 2. a passageway by which air passes from the nose or mouth to the air sacs of the lungs. 3. Med. a tubelike device used to maintain adequate,… … Universalium
airway — air•way [[t]ˈɛərˌweɪ[/t]] n. 1) trs aer. an air route equipped with emergency landing fields, beacon lights, etc 2) anat. the passageway by which air passes from the nose or mouth to the air sacs of the lungs 3) med Med. a tubelike device used to … From formal English to slang
airway management — medical procedure in which caretakers restore or maintain respiration by the use of medical equipment and/or physical manipulation … English contemporary dictionary
Positive airway pressure — A typical CPAP machine houses the air pump in a case lined with sound absorbing material for quieter operation. A hose carries the pressurized air to a face mask or nasal pillow … Wikipedia
Oropharyngeal airway — Intervention Guedel airways ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
Paramedics in the United Kingdom — In the United Kingdom the term paramedic is protected by law and only applies to ambulance practitioners who are able to achieve and maintain the strict standards established by a statutory body. The Health Professions Council (HPC) requires… … Wikipedia
esophageal obturator airway — a hollow tube inserted into the esophagus to maintain upper airway patency in unconscious persons and to permit positive pressure ventilation through the face mask connected to the tube … Medical dictionary
