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How to use theKansas Airway Supplement

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Module Description

Introduction (PowerPoint)– Intended for instructor– The NSC supplements should be

reviewed by the instructor to support the PowerPoint presentations.

– These modules are included in the Kansas materials (on CD).

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Module Description

Classroom Supplement Outline (PowerPoint)– Provides support for written NSC

Airway Supplement (2202)– Intended for presentation to

students

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Module Description Decision Making (PowerPoint)

– Intended for presentation in the classroom

– Enhances classroom supplement outline

– Includes decision making guides and case studies

– Provides support for instruction of critical thinking regarding airway management

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Module Description

Devices Module (PowerPoint)– Intended for classroom

presentation of self study by students

– Also may be used by instructor preparing for classroom supplement outline presentation

– Includes a review of selected studies regarding airway devices and procedures

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Program Materials Description 2002 Supplemental Airway

Modules for the 1994 EMT-B National Standard Curriculum (HTML File)– Provided as an HTML document on

the CD– It is also available through an

external link on line through NHTSA– May be opened and printed with a

web browser (Internet Explorer)

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Program Materials Description

References and Airway Links (Word Document)

A list of on line airway resources to include sound files of breath sounds, airway images and selected studies regarding airway devices and procedures.

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Program Materials Description

Airway Quiz (Word Document)A quiz intended for students whohave participated in the classroomsupplement outline. Answers arereferenced to slide numbers. It couldalso be used as a self study

worksheetsalong with the PowerPoint

presentation.

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Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement

Provide the supplement objectives from the 2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for the 1994 EMT-B National Standard Curriculum to students.

Review the 2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for the 1994 EMT-B National Standard Curriculum as part of the airway module instructor preparation.

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Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement Make the PowerPoint modules

available to students for self review. Present Classroom Supplement

Outline along with other airway materials. Use the quiz as a handout to be completed during your presentation.

Provide demonstrations of skills and devices. Guide practice.

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Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement

Present Decision Making Module in classroom. Use Case Studies as small group discussion exercises. Ask students to review a case and present their plan for management. Provide feedback. Stage same cases in the lab and have groups implement their airway plan. Provide feedback.

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Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement

Present Devices Module or have student review module on their own. Use it to discuss selected airway studies and focus on device pitfalls, use and troubleshooting. If students review the module on their own, discuss the module in class to ensure key points are captured.

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Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement

Use the lesson outline provided by NHTSA as a source for key points and discussion in the classroom and lab. Make flip charts or posters emphasizing key points and display them in the lab.

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Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement

Use the References and Airway Links document to augment your instruction regarding airway management.

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Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement

The entire foundation of these modules is about deciding what to do and when. The how is important but can not stand on its own in the field.