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What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?

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What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?

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• Partial vs. complete airway obstruction and how the victim presents in each case • The body’s natural defense mechanism: effective coughing • When abdominal thrusts (Heimlich) or CPR are indicated vs. when they are not

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• Is the victim still able to cough, speak, or breathe at all? What does that tell you about how blocked the airway is? • If coughing is strong and effective, would extra aggressive actions help, or could they make the situation worse? • Under what conditions are abdominal thrusts or CPR started in a choking emergency?

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• Verify whether the victim has an effective cough (strong sound, able to inhale between coughs) versus a silent or very weak cough • Check if the victim can speak or make sounds and is getting some air in and out • Confirm when CPR and Heimlich/abdominal thrusts are reserved for victims who cannot cough, speak, or breathe effectively

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What should a observer do if a victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway?

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