What Is the Major Complication Associated with Manual Removal of Foreign

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the major complication associated with manual removal of foreign material from the airway?

• A) Forcing the object deeper into the airway
• B) Lacerating upper airway structures
• C) Causing gagging and reflex bradycardia
• D) Increasing the possibility of infection

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