Chapter 15 Detailed
Lesson Plan on Airway
Management and
Ventilation
Comprehensive Exam
Study Guide
Latest Updated
2024/2025
, Chapter 15 Detailed Lesson
Plan on Airway Management
and Ventilation
Comprehensive Exam Study
Guide
Latest Updated 2024/2025
MASTER TEACHING NOTES
Teaching Tips
Detailed Lesson Plan Discussion Topics
Critical Thinking Questions
Chapter 15 Class Activities
Airway Management and Ventilation Points To Emphasize
Knowledge Applications
315 Minutes Media Resources
Chapter 15 objectives can be found on text pp. 512-513.
These objectives, which form the basis of each chapter, were developed from the National Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic
Instructional Guidelines.
Minutes Content Outline Master Teaching Notes
I. Case Study Teaching Tips
5 Have a student read the scenario. Tell the
students that the case will be reviewed after
the lecture.
, Chapter 15 Detailed Lesson
Plan on Airway Management
and Ventilation
Comprehensive Exam Study
Guide
Latest Updated 2024/2025
II. Introduction Teaching Tips
5 A. Airway management and ventilation are the first and most critical steps in Airway management is an important topic
the primary assessment of every patient you encounter. for paramedics and the first priority of
1. Without airway maintenance and ventilation, the patient will succumb to patient care. Emphasize how important it is
brain injury or death in as little as 4 minutes. to know the basics. Use equipment and
B. With regard to airway and ventilation problems, paramedics should anatomical models to demonstrate
approach the patient more globally and consider the whole picture rather important areas of the body.
than following predetermined steps.
, Chapter 15 Detailed Lesson
Plan on Airway Management
and Ventilation
Comprehensive Exam Study
Guide
Latest Updated 2024/2025
III. Anatomy of the Respiratory System Critical Thinking Questions
15 A. Upper Airway Anatomy Consider the airway anatomy and how it
1. The upper airway extends from the mouth and nose to the larynx. relates to airway management. How can
2. The nasal cavity is the most superior part of the airway and contains understanding anatomy help with the skills
several structures including the sinuses, the eustachian tubes and the that we will be learning?
lacrimal ducts.
3. Nasal hairs just inside the external nares initially filter the incoming air. Points to Emphasize
4. Turbulence helps to filter the air by depositing airborne particles on the Be sure to point out the important structures
mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity. that will be prominent during all the airway
5. The mucous membrane has a rich blood supply and immediately warms procedures, especially the advanced airway
and humidifies the air entering the nose. procedures. Take time to demonstrate the
6. The cheeks, hard and soft palates, and tongue form the oral cavity. vallecula, epiglottis, and cricoid membrane.
a. The tongue is the most common airway obstruction.
b. The hyoid bone, located just beneath the chin, is the only bone in
?
Lesson Plan on Airway
Management and
Ventilation
Comprehensive Exam
Study Guide
Latest Updated
2024/2025
, Chapter 15 Detailed Lesson
Plan on Airway Management
and Ventilation
Comprehensive Exam Study
Guide
Latest Updated 2024/2025
MASTER TEACHING NOTES
Teaching Tips
Detailed Lesson Plan Discussion Topics
Critical Thinking Questions
Chapter 15 Class Activities
Airway Management and Ventilation Points To Emphasize
Knowledge Applications
315 Minutes Media Resources
Chapter 15 objectives can be found on text pp. 512-513.
These objectives, which form the basis of each chapter, were developed from the National Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic
Instructional Guidelines.
Minutes Content Outline Master Teaching Notes
I. Case Study Teaching Tips
5 Have a student read the scenario. Tell the
students that the case will be reviewed after
the lecture.
, Chapter 15 Detailed Lesson
Plan on Airway Management
and Ventilation
Comprehensive Exam Study
Guide
Latest Updated 2024/2025
II. Introduction Teaching Tips
5 A. Airway management and ventilation are the first and most critical steps in Airway management is an important topic
the primary assessment of every patient you encounter. for paramedics and the first priority of
1. Without airway maintenance and ventilation, the patient will succumb to patient care. Emphasize how important it is
brain injury or death in as little as 4 minutes. to know the basics. Use equipment and
B. With regard to airway and ventilation problems, paramedics should anatomical models to demonstrate
approach the patient more globally and consider the whole picture rather important areas of the body.
than following predetermined steps.
, Chapter 15 Detailed Lesson
Plan on Airway Management
and Ventilation
Comprehensive Exam Study
Guide
Latest Updated 2024/2025
III. Anatomy of the Respiratory System Critical Thinking Questions
15 A. Upper Airway Anatomy Consider the airway anatomy and how it
1. The upper airway extends from the mouth and nose to the larynx. relates to airway management. How can
2. The nasal cavity is the most superior part of the airway and contains understanding anatomy help with the skills
several structures including the sinuses, the eustachian tubes and the that we will be learning?
lacrimal ducts.
3. Nasal hairs just inside the external nares initially filter the incoming air. Points to Emphasize
4. Turbulence helps to filter the air by depositing airborne particles on the Be sure to point out the important structures
mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity. that will be prominent during all the airway
5. The mucous membrane has a rich blood supply and immediately warms procedures, especially the advanced airway
and humidifies the air entering the nose. procedures. Take time to demonstrate the
6. The cheeks, hard and soft palates, and tongue form the oral cavity. vallecula, epiglottis, and cricoid membrane.
a. The tongue is the most common airway obstruction.
b. The hyoid bone, located just beneath the chin, is the only bone in
?
