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EY67

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the major complication associated with manual removal of foreign material from the air-way?
 
  a. Forcing the object deeper into the airway
  b. Lacerating upper airway structures
  c. Causing gagging and reflex bradycardia
  d. Increasing the possibility of infection

Question 2

How long will the apneic patient take to die without intervention?
 
  a. 1 min
  b. 3 to 5 min
  c. 4 to 6 min
  d. 10 to 20 min


cclemon1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Manual removal of foreign body airway obstruction from the upper airway also can be hazardous because of the possibility of forcing the object deeper into the airway.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The pulseless, apneic patient will die within 4 to 6 min without intervention.


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