Unresponsive patient vomiting during CPR?

Unresponsive patient vomiting during CPR?

• A. Stop CPR immediately and call EMS.
• B. Provide a rapid shock from AED.
• C. Roll the patient to the recovery position after breaths to clear the airway; otherwise continue CPR and clear.
• D. Call EMS and stop CPR.

Answer: (C)

When someone is unresponsive and vomiting during CPR, the priority is to keep the airway clear while continuing chest compressions. Vomiting can quickly block the airway or lead to aspiration, so you manage the airway without stopping the flow of CPR for too long. The best approach is to roll the person onto their side into the recovery position after giving breaths to allow vomit to drain and the airway to clear. Once the airway is clear, return the person to a position where CPR can continue and resume chest compressions (and breaths if you’re trained to provide them). You should call EMS as soon as help is available, but do not stop CPR entirely; maintaining perfusion is the key while you clear the airway.

When someone is unresponsive and vomiting during CPR, the priority is to keep the airway clear while continuing chest compressions. Vomiting can quickly block the airway or lead to aspiration, so you manage the airway without stopping the flow of CPR for too long. The best approach is to roll the person onto their side into the recovery position after giving breaths to allow vomit to drain and the airway to clear. Once the airway is clear, return the person to a position where CPR can continue and resume chest compressions (and breaths if you’re trained to provide them). You should call EMS as soon as help is available, but do not stop CPR entirely; maintaining perfusion is the key while you clear the airway.