QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Back blows and abdominal thrusts should be carried out when the patient is conscious, with severe airway obstruction (e.g. ineffective cough). If the patient falls unconscious, CPR should be carried out.
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e
A further cycle of 5 abdominal thrusts and 5 back blows
QuestionChoice
This is not an appropriate choice, in the scenario of choking where the patient falls unconscious, CPR should be started.
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d
Lay the patient in the recovery position
QuestionChoice
As outlined by the BLS choking algorithm, once the patient is unconscious then CPR should be started rather than abdominal thrusts or back blows.
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c
5 further abdominal thrusts
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As per the BLS choking algorithm, if the patient falls unconscious then CPR should be started. Ideally, help should be sought early but if an ambulance had not already been called it should be now.
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a
Call an ambulance and start CPR
QuestionChoice
As outlined by the BLS choking algorithm, once the patient is unconscious then CPR should be started rather than abdominal thrusts or back blows.
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b
5 back blows
Concept
Chapter
2693
6162
Choking (adults)
Topic
199
Emergency Medicine
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In cases of suspected choking leading to unconsciousness, initiate CPR immediately and call for emergency medical assistance.
A 47-year-old female is out for a steak dinner with her colleagues. She starts gesturing towards her throat and cannot answer when asked what is wrong. Her colleagues believe she is choking and start performing abdominal thrusts. After a few minutes of abdominal thrusts, she falls unconscious, with no response to voice or pain.

What is the appropriate management?
a