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Airway Obstruction
Signs of Recovery
Forgien body is removed or swallowed
Breathing returns to normal
Signs of Deterioration
Cynosis becomes obvious
Patient loses consciousness
Cardiac or Respiratory arrest
PABCD
A/B: Perform heimlich maneuver if patient shows universal sign of choking, Otherwise attempt to clear airway
Activate EMS
P: Supine if patient loses consciousness, Upright of patient is conscious
Tilt head and continue to clear obstruction
Check for respiratory sounds
Cause
Foreign body in larynx and pharynx
Symptoms
Cynosis
Labored breathing
Substernal notch retraction
Rapid pulse initially the decreased pulse
Violent expiratory effort
Respiratory arrest
Gagging
Cardiac arrest
Choking
