Inhaled object Flashcards
1
Q
treatment if non-urgent
A
rigid bronchoscopy
2
Q
what is a rigid bronchoscopy
A
a technique that visualizes the trachea and proximal bronchi
3
Q
treatment if urgent
A
heimlich manoeuvre
4
Q
what is the Heimlich manoeuvre
A
pressure applied to the stomach to force the object up and out