Meninges- three layers of connective tissue
1) Dura Mater: tough top layer
2) Arachnoid Mater: middle; collagen/elastic fibers; spiderweb effect
3) Pia Mater: delicate and thin; bottom transparent layer made up of elastic/collagen fibers; blood vessels
When new information or experiences cause you to modify your existing schemes.
The EMT should remembered that there is a possibility of bleeding of the nasal airway even if the nasopharyngeal airway is inserted correctly.
Nasopharyngeal airways are used to ensure that the airway of an unconscious patient do not become obstructed by their tongue due to the relaxation of their jaw muscles.
Answer: Shivering helps raise body temperature.
Explanation: Shivering - nerve impulses are sent by the hypothalamus to the skeletal muscles to bring about rapid contractions that generate heat. Shivering therefore helps raise the body temperature. Increase in metabolic rate - the liver produces extra heat in order to raise the temperature of the body
