A) What would be your immediate actions? B) During your next attempt to intubate, you observe a large piece of undigested steak blocking your view of the glottis. How would you clear the airway, and what equipment would be needed? C) After the airway is cleared, you attempt to intubate the patient. However, your ability to intubate is impeded by the movement of the chest compressions. What would you suggest?
A) What would be your immediate actions? B) During your next attempt to intubate, you observe a large piece of undigested steak blocking your view of the glottis. How would you clear the airway, and what equipment would be needed? C) After the airway is cleared, you attempt to intubate the patient. However, your ability to intubate is impeded by the movement of the chest compressions. What would you suggest?
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The emergency medical technicians have brought a 65-year-old patient in cardiac arrest. The patient had been ventilated with a manual resuscitator and mask. As yo attempt to ventilate, the patient vomits.
A) What would be your immediate actions?
B) During your next attempt to intubate, you observe a large piece of undigested steak blocking your view of the glottis. How would you clear the airway, and what equipment would be needed?
C) After the airway is cleared, you attempt to intubate the patient. However, your ability to intubate is impeded by the movement of the chest compressions. What would you suggest?
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