MFA-1M4D

Manage obstructed airway in an unconscious 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 an unconscious victim.

demonstrate, according to standards of the American Heart Association:

a. assessing (look, listen, feel);
b. laying victim on his or her back;
c. attempting rescue breathing, repositioning head if necessary;
d. if airway blocked, performing appropriate (adult, child, infant) CPR (no abdominal thrusts or mouth sweeps); and
e. continuing until airway cleared.

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