Laryngeal Mask
An airway tube with an elliptical inflatable cuff at one end for the insertion into the mouth of a patient requiring artificial ventilation.
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Joule
The SI unit of work or energy, equal to the work done when the point of application of a force of 1 newton is displaced through a distance of 1 metre in the direction of the force.
Jaw Thrust
The jaw thrust is an airway opening manoeuvre used by first aiders and healthcare professionals when managing an unconscious patient, particularly where there is concern about a possible neck or spinal injury. Unlike the head-tilt chin-lift manoeuvre, the jaw thrust avoids extending the neck and is therefore preferred in situations where cervical spine injury cannot … Read more