Tag Airway Obstruction
CCC Critical Care Compendium 680 2

Airway Foreign Bodies

Airway foreign bodies (AFBs) are potentially life‑threatening. This CCC post considers causes/ risk factors, pathophysiology, complications, clinical features, investigations, and management.

CCC Critical Care compendium 340

Airway Obstruction

Complete obstruction of the upper airway occurs when there is inability to talk, cough or breath. Apnea and cyanosis are present and paradoxical respirations may be noted.