Explain the differences between the various types of airway obstructions
What will be an ideal response?
Partial airway obstruction:
? With adequate air exchange
? Forcible cough
? Patient can speak
? Not a life-threatening situation
? Encourage patient to cough
? Without adequate air exchange
? Crowing sound
? Cyanosis around mouth
? Possible loss of consciousness
? May progress to complete airway obstruction
? Serious life-threatening situation
? Treat as complete airway obstruction
Complete airway obstruction:
? Patient cannot make any noise
? Universal sign of airway obstruction
? Loss of consciousness
? Possible brain damage or death
? Most life-threatening airway obstruction
? Perform Heimlich maneuver
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