Airway Victor: A Short Story

Inspiratory muscles relax (diaphragm rises; rib cage descends)  Thoracic cavity volume decreases  Elastic lungs recoil and intrapulmonary volume decreases  pressure increases  Air flows out of lungs down its pressure gradient until Ppul = 0. (Marieb & Hoehn, 2013, p. 817-819)

Airway management is a vital part of the job of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The airway is the first thing an EMT must assess in all patients, with the exception of arterial bleeding. Improper, or lack thereof, management of the airway will kill a patient; therefore EMTs must master management of the airway, for fear of dire consequences if done incorrectly. The purpose of the airway is to remove carbon dioxide and transport oxygen to the blood.

“A Worn Path” is a short story written by Eudora Welty. It is based on an elderly African-American grandmother named Phoenix Jackson, who goes for a walk to the town of Natchez on a cold December morning to get some medicine for her ailing grandson. This story speaks of the obstacles Phoenix endured along the way and how she overcame them. The theme, central idea or message that the author wishes to convey to his or her readers, in “A Worn Path” is one of determination. Phoenix Jackson is determined to get to Natchez, in order to get medicine for her grandson; she does not let any obstacles get in her way. The theme of determination is shown in many ways throughout this short story.

There are numerous different challenges that the paramedic will face in attempting to keep an airway patent. These challenges vary from patient to patient depending on their condition. One challenge in keeping a patent airway the paramedic will face is trying to maintain the airway of a trauma patient. Trauma patients make it difficult to maintain an airway due to the traumatic damage, especially if it has affected the face and neck regions.

The following case study is of a 37-year old Hispanic male weighing 145 lbs and 70 inches tall found unconscious by his girlfriend. According to her he was unconscious for about 15 hours and she was concerned because he would not wake or respond and was breathing shallow and slow. She then called 9-1-1. The patient entered the ER by emergency vehicle and on my initial assessment Pt had an altered mental status, was very unresponsive showing symptoms of a possible drug overdose. The girlfriend told the physician the Pt had taken 75 mg of methadone and an unknown amount of Xanex and other amounts of Benzodiazepines. On assessment, the doctor noticed his altered mental status and unconscious status. He had a gag

The famous short-story, A Worn Path, has enlightened many readers since it was published in 1941. This story tells the tale of an old woman and her long adventure to town. She experiences many obstacles her journey and people who make her consider giving up, but she keeps her head high and continues on. Welty’s inspiration struck when an elderly woman walked past in the distance on her way through the countryside. “A Worn Path” is an uplifting tale that shows true persistence and determination; something that humans should all strive to execute in their day-to-day lives.

The story starts with the grandmother trying to manipulate her son into changing the destination of the family's road trip. She attempts to use the newspaper article about the Misfit to persuade her son that the destination she has in mind would be much safer for the everyone. This failed attempt sets the stage for the rest of the adventure, by enlightening the readers to

She nearly slide out of her seat when the car came to a stop, she lifted her head and looked at the male. “Worn someone when you are going to break the car so damn sudden.” She shouted at him. “I could have been killed.” She rolled her eyes. She knew she really wasn’t going to die but she could get badly hurt. “Why did you stop anyways we aren’t…” She turned her head to look out the window, she cocked her head to the side. She arched her brow a little. “Now that’s something you don’t see every day.” She spoke aloud so every in the car could hear

By late Saturday afternoon, the roadways in Flat Holler have endured four days of intense rain and another torrential rainstorm is threatening the town. The ominous gray clouds overhead might daunt the townspeople, but not Clemmie Sue, who is hell bent on reaching the home of her dear friend, Estelle Louise Button, before they rip a seam. Her petite foot, therefore, is heavy on the accelerator of her rusty, worn out Chevy pickup, kept mobile with a roll of duct tape, a large bottle of Elmer’s glue and a shout out to God when needed. When she turns onto Millers Way a narrow two-lane country road, on which Estelle Louise’s home is located, instead of reducing her speed she increases, because she knows the road as well as her favorite song, the Star Spangle Banner.

In 1941 Eudora Welty put pen to paper and created a short story titled “The Worn Path”. At this point in history African Americans had been free from slavery, but they still lived their lives around incredible hardship and racism. Welty portrays a character by the name of Pheonix Jackson, beneath her old eyes and wrinkled skin is a woman that is irrepressible, humble, and confident. Pheonix begins her journey from her home in the woods to town, her final destination will be getting back home to her sick grandchild with the medicine he needs. Almost all odds are against Jackson, being a black woman is hard enough, but an old lady walking so far from home leaves her vulnerable to the elements of nature and the evil in another’s heart.

The sun pounding down, the cramp creeping up from deep inside the calf muscle, the extreme fatigue sinking in; yet just ahead, he can make out the banner flying in the barely-there-breeze. He may have made a wrong turn at mile 8, started getting cramps at mile 17, and twisted his ankle when he fell at mile 23, but he keeps limping forward. Phoenix Jackson, the elderly woman in Eudora Welty’s, “A Worn Path”, is a lot like the injured runner. It is her astounding bravery and her innate cunning, along with her eternal love for her grandson, which gives her the ability to endure the hardships of her journey to get her grandson’s medicine. Phoenix Jackson is able to overcome each obstacle and adversity she encounters along the path due to her unending perseverance.

Suddenly, Boomer was on his feet, barking loudly. Alma shifted her gun so she could use it as a weapon. Three white men were staring down at her and she felt as though the skin on her back had tightened. She didn’t recognize one of them, but two of the men she had

What risks would you take in order to help a sick loved one? In “A Worn Path” a very old colored woman takes a very long and risky, but familiar trip despite her age and the obstacles that she might face. Written in 1940 by Eudora Welty, a time where people of color weren’t seen equal, “A Worn Path” displays the characteristics of a realistic short story.

“A worn path,” a short story written by Eudora Welty, describes in detail an old black grandmother’s trip into town. Her name is Phoenix Jackson. The author describes Phoenix’s journey by describing her surroundings as she takes the early morning trip into town. Her advanced age makes the trip harder on her as she goes through the cold December morning to get to her destination. The author describes the emotional, social, and cultural setting behind the story with detail. Phoenix’s journey complete with a description of her challenges, interactions, and motives as she travels quite a long distance.

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