Forcep removal FBAO Flashcards

1
Q

Personal protection

A

Wear disposable gloves, airway procedure requires face mask and possibly eye protection

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2
Q

Indications

A

An unconscious patient with
foreign body located in the
pharynx.

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3
Q

Contradictions

A

Any patient who has an effective
cough.
Any patient who is not
unconscious.

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4
Q

Cautions

A

Careless laryngoscopy can damage
tissues of the pharynx.
Prolonged laryngoscopy can
contribute to hypoxia.

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5
Q

Prepare equipment

A

Suction
Laryngoscope blade
Oxygen
Bag-valve-mask
Magill forceps

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6
Q

Prepare patient

A

Place the patient on their back
Consider 360 access

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7
Q

Visible foreign body

A

If a foreign body (FB) is visible in the
anterior portion of the
oropharynx, remove with Magill
forceps.

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8
Q

Laryngoscope use

A

Position the patients head with a head tilt/ chin lift

Insert laryngoscope in the right and sweep the tongue to the left

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9
Q

Assess airway

A

Assess the requirement for suction

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10
Q

Advance laryngoscope

A

Advance the blade to view the epiglottis

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11
Q

Insert forceps

A

Grasp magills forceps in the right hand
Insert forceps along the laryngoscope until 1-2cm from FBAO
Carefully remove the object along the laryngoscope blade

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12
Q

Reoxygenate

A

Attempt to reoxygenate using BVM and oxygen

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13
Q

Reassess

A

Reassess the patient’s condition and ensure removal. Repeat procedure if the FBAO is not fully removed

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14
Q

Report

A

Accurately document/hand over
any relevant information regarding
the clinical skill

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