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==Section 3 - RESPIRATORY==
===3.03 FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION===


* '''[[Initial Medical Assessment and Care|INITIAL MEDICAL CARE]]''' (2.01).


'''IF OBSTRUCTED AND CONSCIOUS:'''
* Cannot breathe:
**Abdominal thrusts as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.
**Chest thrusts if patient pregnant or obese as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.
**5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts for infants under 1 year of age. Repeat as necessary or until patient becomes unconscious.


'''IF OBSTRUCTED AND UNCONSCIOUS:'''
* Clear airway by visualizing with laryngoscope using Magill forceps and / or suction.
* If still obstructed and unconscious:
**5 Chest thrusts.
**5 Back blows and 5 chest thrusts in infants under 1 year of age.
**Look for foreign body.
* Repeat steps above. 
* 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.'''

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