Why Is It Important to Continue the Heimlich Maneuver After

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to continue the Heimlich maneuver after the patient loses consciousness?

• A) As the unconscious patient is repositioned, this may force additional air through the airway.
• B) As the unconscious patient is repositioned, this may dilate the airway further.
• C) Manual thrusts performed during consciousness may partially move the object, thus continuing the Heimlich maneuver may further dislodge the object.
• D) The patient's muscles may relax during unconsciousness, facilitating the removal of the object.