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The oxygenation & ventilation skills are performed in the BREATHING section of the ATLS Casualty Survey.
When assessing a casualty, remember:
- S.A.F.E. Approach ✅
- Quick Look Primary Survey ✅
- Assess Airway:
- Perform Manual Airway manoeuvre : Head tilt Chin Lift (Jaw Thrust if C-Spine injury suspected). ✅
- Suction airway if secretions present. ✅
- Insert Basic Airway Adjunct. ✅
- Primary choice should be Oro-Pharangeal Airway ✅
- Reassess Airway ✅
- Assess Breathing: (RISE / FALL)
- Ventilate with 100% oxygen.
- Non-rebreather mask if RR > 9 Or < 43 (O2 @ 15L/min)
- Ventilate with B.M.V. if RR < 8 Or > 44 (O2 @ 15L/min).

- DMT Course Manual; Section 2.2 to 2.1.9

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