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What is the first step to manage an unresponsive choking victim?
What is the first step to manage an unresponsive choking victim?
- Position the patient in the 'sniffing position' (correct)
- Use a laryngoscope blade
- Attempt ventilation
- Locate the obstruction in the airway
What instrument is used to sweep the tongue out of the way in a choking victim?
What instrument is used to sweep the tongue out of the way in a choking victim?
- Ventilation mask
- Laryngoscope blade (correct)
- Tongue depressor
- Magill forceps
Why is ventilation attempted after removing the obstruction in a choking victim?
Why is ventilation attempted after removing the obstruction in a choking victim?
- To check for successful removal of upper airway obstruction (correct)
- To assess consciousness level
- To reposition the patient
- To inflate the lungs with air
What is the purpose of using a Magill forceps in managing a choking victim?
What is the purpose of using a Magill forceps in managing a choking victim?
Which action is essential when using a laryngoscope blade to manage a choking victim?
Which action is essential when using a laryngoscope blade to manage a choking victim?
In managing an unresponsive choking victim, the patient should be positioned in the sniffing position using head tilt and jaw thrust.
In managing an unresponsive choking victim, the patient should be positioned in the sniffing position using head tilt and jaw thrust.
A Mac 3 laryngoscope blade is recommended for managing a choking victim.
A Mac 3 laryngoscope blade is recommended for managing a choking victim.
The main purpose of using Magill forceps in managing a choking victim is to grab and remove the obstruction.
The main purpose of using Magill forceps in managing a choking victim is to grab and remove the obstruction.
Once the obstruction is located in the back of the patient's airway, it should be pushed downwards to clear the airway.
Once the obstruction is located in the back of the patient's airway, it should be pushed downwards to clear the airway.
Ventilation is attempted after removal of the upper airway obstruction to check for successful airway clearance in a choking victim.
Ventilation is attempted after removal of the upper airway obstruction to check for successful airway clearance in a choking victim.
Study Notes
- Patient is an unresponsive choking victim.
- Position patient in the "sniffing position" using head tilt and chin lift.
- Use a laryngoscope blade and handle of choice (Mac 3 in this case).
- Sweep tongue out of the way with the blade.
- Locate obstruction in the back of the patient's airway.
- Use Magill forceps to carefully grab and remove the obstruction.
- Attempt ventilation to check for successful removal of upper airway obstruction.
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Test your knowledge on managing upper airway obstruction in unresponsive choking victims. Learn the correct positioning of the patient, tools to use, and techniques to remove the obstruction safely.
