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You are assessing a 48-year-old male who is unconscious. the scene is safe and you hear the patient gurgling. what is your next action?
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You are assessing a 48-year-old male who is unconscious. the scene is safe and you hear the patient gurgling. what is your next action?
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We should
suction the airway
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This is because the thick mucus and secretions should be removed from the trachea.
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