AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION Flashcards
1
Q
Coughing and conscious
A
-Encourage patient to cough
-Apply oxygen to keep SPO2 > 94%
2
Q
Complete obstruction and conscious
A
Provide Heimlich maneuver
3
Q
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