Episode 22 – Airway Obstruction

27/08/2024 4 min
Episode 22 – Airway Obstruction

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Episode Synopsis

A patient in the physical therapy gym suddenly begins to cough, which is shortly followed by wheezing. The physical therapist, recognizing the possibility of an airway obstruction, should take which of the following actions?1. Attempt to ventilate2. Administer abdominal thrusts3. Perform a quick finger sweep of the mouth4. Continue to observe the patient, but do not interfereWatch the video version of this Q&A episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/dUWiKmlT6x8