Atemwegsbedarf

Atemwegsbedarf refers to the medical supplies and equipment necessary to maintain a patient's airway and ensure adequate breathing. This broad category encompasses a range of items, from basic tools to complex devices, all aimed at addressing respiratory distress or failure.

Commonly included in Atemwegsbedarf are airway adjuncts such as oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways, which help to keep the tongue from obstructing the pharynx. Suctioning equipment, including catheters and suction devices, is also vital for clearing secretions from the airway. For more severe cases, devices like bag-valve-masks (ambu bags) and endotracheal tubes are used to manually or mechanically ventilate a patient.

Beyond these, Atemwegsbedarf can extend to medications administered to open airways, like bronchodilators, and equipment for oxygen delivery, such as nasal cannulas and oxygen masks. Ventilators, both portable and stationary, are critical for patients who cannot breathe independently. The specific components of Atemwegsbedarf will vary depending on the clinical setting, the patient's condition, and the level of care being provided. Emergency medical services, hospitals, and home healthcare providers all maintain inventories tailored to their respective needs. Proper training in the use of these items is paramount for effective patient care.