MFA Task 1.4.D

Manage obstructed airway in an unconscious victim

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 05-04 Task 1.4.D , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Apply immediate first aid in the event of accident or illness on board

AFA-X1.12 Cardiac arrest, drowning and asphyxia
Condition Behavior Standard

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

the candidate will demonstrate airway-management techniques and management of a choking or obstructed airway in an unconscious victim.

The candidate correctly demonstrates, 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.