REMAC of N.Y.C. - B.L.S. Protocols

Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee of New York City
Prehospital Basic Life Support Protocols
Copyright January 1996 (8/96)

402 OBSTRUCTED AIRWAY

IF THE PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS AND CAN BREATHE, COUGH, SPEAK, OR CRY:

IF THE PATIENT IS UNCONSCIOUS OR CANNOT BREATHE, COUGH, SPEAK, OR CRY:

Transport.

Continue obstructed airway maneuvers enroute to the hospital until the foreign body is dislodged.

NOTE:

THE PATIENT MUST BE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION EVEN IF THE AIRWAY IS CLEARED.

IF AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION IS RELIEVED:

Monitor the airway.
Begin Basic Cardiac Life Support procedures, if appropriate. (See Protocol #403.)
Administer oxygen.
Monitor breathing for adequacy.
Continue transport.