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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue/Foreign body

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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue step #1   100%O2  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue step #2   Place Pt. in trendelenburg and pack off surgical site  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue step #3   Digital traction of the tongue with gauze,tongue forceps,a hemostat or tongue suture  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue step#4   Suction oropharynx  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue: tongue continues to occlude airway step #1   A nasapharyngeal airway can be used in a conscious or semiconscious pt  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue: tongue continues to occlude airway step # 2   In an unconscious pt. an oropharyngeal airway can be used  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue: tongue continues to occlude airway step # 3   Consider using an LMA, igel or other supraglottic (above the level of vocal cords) airway  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue: tongue continues to occlude airway step # 4   Endotracheal intubation  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue : All other options have failed, Cricothyrotomy step #1   Cleanse the overlying skin  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue: All other options have failed, Cricothyrotomy step #2   Locate the cricothyroid membrane by palpation  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue: All other options have failed, Cricothyrotomy step #3   Utilize the emergency cricothyrotomy needle/ cannula kit or large gauge to enter the trachea beneath the vocal cords through the cricothyroid membrane  
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Airway obstruction positioning of tongue: All other options have failed, Cricothyrotomy step #4   Attach the tube of the cricothyrotomy device to an oxygen source such as an anesthesia machine or ambu bag and ventilate with 100% O2  
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Airway obstruction of : foreign body step 1   Digital removal of foreign body only if it can be well visualized, do not attempt blind finger sweep that may push object farther down the airway  
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Airway obstruction of : foreign body step 2   Chest compressions if no airflow during ventilation with PT. in supine. Chest compression s over abdominal thrusts. Heimlich if Pt. is upright  
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Airway obstruction of : foreign body step 3   Direct laryngoscopy for visualization and retrieval of foreign body with forceps or suction  
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Airway obstruction of : foreign body step 4   If foreign body cannoy be removed and severe obstruction persists, a cricothrotomy may be necessary  
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