AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION Flashcards

1
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Coughing and conscious

A

-Encourage patient to cough
-Apply oxygen to keep SPO2 > 94%

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Complete obstruction and conscious

A

Provide Heimlich maneuver

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3
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Complete obstruction and unconscious

A

-Open airway and remove obvious obstruction
-Open airway and start CPR
-If unable to ventilate, reposition head and attempt visualization of foreign body
-Continue sequence until obstruction is cleared or paramedic arrives

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