How to Treat an Upper Airway Obstruction

How to Treat an Upper Airway Obstruction

An upper airway obstruction is a life threatening medical emergency!

These are some methods for treating an upper airway obstruction:

Suction fluids, such as saliva, blood or minor vomit;

Log-roll if patient is unconscious;

Turn Head to the side to drain fluid;

Use fingers for solid food (watch out for the pseudo fitters, they may bite);

Use a Magill’s Forceps and laryngoscope for solids which are further down the upper airway.