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AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
What is it?
Severe or complete upper airway obstruction due to a foreign body in the larynx and pharynx rapidly progresses to unconsciousness and cardiac arrest within minutes
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SYMPTOMS:
Choking
Gagging
Violent expiratory effort
Cyanosis
Labored breathing can result in cardiac arrest
TREATMENT
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Clear Airway Unsuccessful
Activate EMS
Place pt. supine
Tilt head and continue to clear obstruction
Check for respiratory sounds
Sings of Recovery:
Normal breathing
Foreign body removed
If foreign object not recovered refer pt. for a radiographic location
Sings of Deteriorating:
Obvious cyanosis
Loss of consciousness
Cardiac arrest
MAINTAIN BLS and WAIT FOR EMS
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