What is the major complication associated with manual removal of foreign material from the air-way?
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
ANS: A
Manual removal of foreign body airway obstruction from the upper airway also can be hazardous because of the possibility of forcing the object deeper into the airway.
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