You are ventilating a cardiac arrest patient when he begins to vomit copious amounts of large pieces of undigested food.Which of the following would be most effective in clearing the airway?
A) Using a rigid pharyngeal suction tip
B) Irrigating the mouth with sterile water to dilute the material before suctioning
C) Using a 14 French suction catheter
D) Using large bore suction tubing without a tip or catheter attached

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using large bore suction tubing without a tip or catheter attached is most effective for clearing large pieces of undigested food from the airway, as it allows for the removal of larger debris that smaller catheters cannot handle.

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