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Foreign bodies blocking the airway (food or objects being swallowed or lodged in the nose)

Swelling and inflammation of the airway (anaphylaxis, smoke inhalation, infection)

Trauma

Asthma

COPD

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Wheezing

Choking

Increased respiratory rate

Dyspnea

Cyanosis

Agitation

Confusion

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Assessment and almost all you need to know! :)

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Assessment and almost all you need to know! :)

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Foreign body aspiration / upper airway obstruction: Nursing Process

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diagnostic test for upper airway obstruction - Bing

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Nursing interventions will be dependent upon the cause of obstruction. The first intervention should always be to lay eyes on the patient and assess whether or not the airway can be cleared by removing the obstruction. If it can, act accordingly (finger sweeps, Heimlich maneuver). If it cannot call for help and have the physician notified immediately and stay with the patient. Apply oxygen according to facility protocol.

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If the patient is coughing and speaking, this is not an emergency. If the patient cannot cough or speak, this is an emergency!!

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Signs and symptoms of obstruction

Go to emergency room immediately if any signs or symptoms are present

Foods to avoid in children/infants and people with difficulty swallowing

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You will need to stay with the patient if the obstruction is emergent. Communicate with staff by hitting the call light and calling for help. Collaboration will include working with respiratory therapy and possibly radiology, dietary, occupational therapy and more.