OBSTRUCTED AIRWAY

OBSTRUCTED AIRWAY

1. Begin Basic Life Support Obstructed Airway procedures.

2. Perform Direct Laryngoscopy. Attempt to remove the foreign body with Magill Forceps.

3. Perform Advanced Airway Management.

4. If able to confirm intubation via direct visualization, but unable to ventilate:

a. Note the Endotracheal Tube depth.

b. Deflate the Endotracheal Tube cuff.

c. Advance the Endotracheal Tube to its deepest depth.

d. Return the Endotracheal Tube to its original depth.

e. Re-inflate the Endotracheal Tube cuff and attempt ventilation again.

f. If unable to effectively ventilate the patient using the above maneuvers, immediately initiate transport.