NRMET - Broken Teeth?

Eli Carr

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If a male is hit in the mouth in a bar fight, is found supine with R 34, and you find broken teeth in his oropharynx, what should you use to remove the teeth?
 
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I would go with C. The oropharynx is typically visible ( back of mouth). The rule is never put the yankauer where it is out of visibility, but the way the question is worded makes me believe it's visible. The French catheter is typically used in tube airways or to suck up fluid and other nastiness. In my experience, it's not good for sucking up solids. Air pressure will shove the teeth further down and I'm not putting my finger in there ( not a huge fan of getting bit).
 
COmedic17 said:
I would go with C. The oropharynx is typically visible ( back of mouth). The rule is never put the yankauer where it is out of visibility, but the way the question is worded makes me believe it's visible. The French catheter is typically used in tube airways or to suck up fluid and other nastiness. In my experience, it's not good for sucking up solids. Air pressure will shove the teeth further down and I'm not putting my finger in there ( not a huge fan of getting bit).
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Exactly! I was reading over the options saying to myself "well..that'll push it in farther" and it stumped me honestly.
 
Personally, having used both French and yankauer in the field - the yankauer works better for solid "pieces/chucks" then the French, which works best for liquids. If that makes sense. But that's my personal opinion.
 
COmedic17 said:
Personally, having used both French and yankauer in the field - the yankauer works better for solid "pieces/chucks" then the French, which works best for liquids. If that makes sense. But that's my personal opinion.
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For sure. I kept thinking about the yankauer but I kept getting vomit/blood and not considering solids. I appreciate your feedback :)
 
if there's teeth, there's usually blood too... And vomit. And drool. It's lovely.
 
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