bcassella2007 replied to bcassella2007's topic in Safety
Thank you. I appreciate this response. I'm thinking that the Heimlich would be appropriate in a situation where the obstruction was unable to be removed. I always think of complications that could occur in my pts so I can always be prepared for th...
bcassella2007 replied to bcassella2007's topic in Safety
Look, I'm just asking for some answers, not smart remarks! My pt is a child. What if SHE eats a hard piece of candy and chokes or eats ANYTHING that you can't suction out w a catheter? Glad I could go to fellow nurses for input. I just wanna make...
bcassella2007 replied to bcassella2007's topic in Safety
My patient is able to eat food by mouth. Uncuffed trach. I know I would suction but what if it was a jawbreaker that was stuck? I would assume that I'd do the Heimlich maneuver but I've been unable to find any nursing info on this.