Role of Nurses in Airway Management in Emergency Room

  • Fisal Khalaf Samran Alanazi et al.
Keywords: airway management, emergency room, nurses, respiratory distress, airway patency, bag-valve-mask ventilation, intubation, patient safety, sedation, vital signs, multidisciplinary team

Abstract

In the emergency room, nurses play a critical role in airway management, which is essential for ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation for patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure. Their responsibilities include rapid assessment of airway patency, identification of potential obstructions, and the initiation of appropriate interventions. Nurses are trained to perform basic and advanced airway techniques, such as using bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation and preparing for intubation if required. They also collaborate with physicians and respiratory therapists to establish and maintain a clear airway, monitor vital signs, and respond swiftly to changes in a patient's condition. Moreover, nurses are key advocates for patient safety and comfort during airway procedures. They prepare equipment, ensure the right medications are available for sedation or muscle relaxation, and educate patients and families about the processes involved. By monitoring sedation levels and potential complications, nurses help prevent adverse events during airway interventions. Their ability to recognize signs of respiratory distress quickly and act decisively is crucial in emergency situations, highlighting their integral role in the multidisciplinary team focused on optimizing patient outcomes.

Author Biography

Fisal Khalaf Samran Alanazi et al.

Fisal Khalaf Samran Alanazi 1, Rahmah Saad Atiah Allah Aljohani 2, Aid Humood Alenezi 3, Alenzi Hassin Rukhies A 4, Najah Munahi Fraih Alshammary 5, Waad Aqla Hameed Alfurayji 6, Alanazi, Qatnah Hamdan R 7, Ahad Mufzi Tharwi Alfurayji 8, Mohammed Ali Mohammed Alaaullah 9, Abdullah Hamad Fahad Alwakid 10

  • Nursing technician, Primary Health Care Center, Tarif, Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia.
  • Technician-Nursing, Al-Bandar Primary Health Care Center, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
  • Nursing, Badnah Primary Health Care Center, Arar, Northern Borders Region, Saudi Arabia
  • Nursing, Eradah Complex and Mental Health - Northern Borders, Saudi Arabia Arar medical rehabilitation and Care Hospital, Saudi Arabia.
  • Nursing, Al-Zahra Primary Health Care Center, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • Nursing technician, Turaif General Hospital, Northern border , Saudi Arabia
  • Specialist-Nursing, Al-Qurayyat General Hospital, Northern border , Saudi Arabia
  • Nursing technician, Turaif General Hospital, Northern border, Saudi Arabia
  • Respiratory therapist, General East Jeddah Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Emergency medical services technician, Hail Health Cluster, Hail Region, Saudi Arabia
Published
2023-02-04
Issue
Vol 2023 No Issue 3 (2023)
Section
Regular Issue
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