Upper Airway Obstruction (Paed)

Question 1

Recite the UAO CPG Paed

Answer 1

Question 2

What is the initial status that triggers this guideline?

Answer 2

Suspected upper airway obstruction.

Question 3

What should be assessed first?

Answer 3

Identify the possible cause of the obstruction.

Question 4

Is this guideline recommended for newborns?

Answer 4

No – use CPG N0101 (suctioning instead).

Question 5

How should you manage a child with an effective cough?

Answer 5

Use passive techniques:
* Encourage cough
* Utilise gravity
* Maintain BLS.

Question 6

What techniques are used for an ineffective cough?

Answer 6

• Utilise gravity
• Back slaps alternating with chest thrusts.

Question 7

What should be done if the patient becomes unconscious?

Answer 7

• Start chest compressions
• Use suction, Magill’s forceps, and forced ventilations.

Question 8

What should be done if there is a loss of cardiac output?

Answer 8

Manage as per CPG P0201 Cardiac Arrest.

Question 9

What should be done in suspected croup?

Answer 9

Treat as per CPG P0601-1.

Question 10

What should never be done in a patient with suspected epiglottitis?

Answer 10

Do not inspect the airway.

Question 11

What is the management for suspected epiglottitis?

Answer 11

Provide BLS and transport (Tx).