REMAC of N.Y.C. - C.F.R. Protocols

Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee of New York City
Certified First Responder Support Protocols
Copyright January 1996 (8/96)

351 PEDIATRIC OBSTRUCTED AIRWAY

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

Administer oxygen.

NOTE:

AVOID AGITATING THE PATIENT.

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

Perform obstructed airway clearing maneuvers appropriate for age.

Request Advanced Life Support assistance.

Transport in accordance with first response agency policy, keeping the child warm.

Continue obstructed airway maneuvers until the obstruction is relieved.

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 #303.)
Administer oxygen.
Monitor breathing for adequacy.
Continue transport in accordance with first response agency policy, keeping the child warm.