MFA-1M4C

Manage obstructed airway in a conscious victim

Condition

In a graded practical exercise, given an adult manikin designed for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation,

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

demonstrate airway-management techniques and management of a choking or obstructed airway in a conscious victim.

correctly demonstrates according to standards of the American Heart Association:

a. asking the victim whether he or she is choking;
b. if victim cannot respond, performing sub-diaphragmatic thrusts; and
c. re-assessing the victim.

Note: If the victim is still choking, the candidate should repeat performing sub-diaphragmatic thrusts until victim is breathing or becomes unconscious.

Note: This assessment supports KUP AFA-X1.12, and is assessed in PE-0032 STCW Medical Care Provider.