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'''IF OBSTRUCTED AND CONSCIOUS:'''
'''IF OBSTRUCTED AND CONSCIOUS:'''
* Cannot breathe:
* Cannot breathe:
**Abdominal thrusts as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.  Consider LifeVac portable suction device after three unsuccessful abdominal thrusts.
**Abdominal thrusts as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.  Consider [[LifeVac]] portable suction device after three unsuccessful abdominal thrusts.
**Chest thrusts if patient pregnant or obese as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.  Consider LifeVac portable suction device if chest thrusts are unsuccessful.   
**Chest thrusts if patient pregnant or obese as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.  Consider [[LifeVac]] portable suction device if chest thrusts are unsuccessful.   
**Position an infant under 1 year of age with their head in a downward manner to allow gravity assistance and proceed with 5 back blows and 5 chest compressions. Repeat as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.  Consider LifeVac portable suction device for infants greater than 8 pounds if back blows and chest compressions are not effective.
**Position an infant under 1 year of age with their head in a downward manner to allow gravity assistance and proceed with 5 back blows and 5 chest compressions. Repeat as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.  Consider [[LifeVac]] portable suction device for infants greater than 8 pounds if back blows and chest compressions are not effective.




'''IF OBSTRUCTED AND UNCONSCIOUS:'''
'''IF OBSTRUCTED AND UNCONSCIOUS:'''
* Clear airway by visualizing with laryngoscope using Magill forceps, suction, and/or LifeVac portable suction device.
* Clear airway by visualizing with laryngoscope using Magill forceps, suction, and/or [[LifeVac]] portable suction device.
* If still obstructed and unconscious:
* If still obstructed and unconscious:
**Begin CPR with modification of looking for FBAO and carefully remove item if you see it. IF you do not see the object do NOT perform a blind finger sweep.
**Begin CPR with modification of looking for FBAO and carefully remove item if you see it. IF you do not see the object do NOT perform a blind finger sweep.

Latest revision as of 19:50, 22 October 2024

Section 3 - RESPIRATORY

3.03 FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION


IF OBSTRUCTED AND CONSCIOUS:

  • Cannot breathe:
    • Abdominal thrusts as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious. Consider LifeVac portable suction device after three unsuccessful abdominal thrusts.
    • Chest thrusts if patient pregnant or obese as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious. Consider LifeVac portable suction device if chest thrusts are unsuccessful.
    • Position an infant under 1 year of age with their head in a downward manner to allow gravity assistance and proceed with 5 back blows and 5 chest compressions. Repeat as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious. Consider LifeVac portable suction device for infants greater than 8 pounds if back blows and chest compressions are not effective.


IF OBSTRUCTED AND UNCONSCIOUS:

  • Clear airway by visualizing with laryngoscope using Magill forceps, suction, and/or LifeVac portable suction device.
  • If still obstructed and unconscious:
    • Begin CPR with modification of looking for FBAO and carefully remove item if you see it. IF you do not see the object do NOT perform a blind finger sweep.
    • In infants under 1 year of age, begin CPR with modification of looking for FBAO and carefully remove item if you see it. IF you do not see the object do NOT perform a blind finger sweep.
  • If unable to obtain airway after above attempts, perform Cricothyrotomy.


Monitor for cardiac arrhythmias and / or arrest.

If airway opened, support ventilations as required and transport ASAP.