Management of airway obstruction by foreign bodies in children and adults according to the 2025 AHA guidelines

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.515722626013

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• Abstract:

  Foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) is defined as the partial or total blockage of airflow in the larynx or trachea by an object, constituting a health emergency that can lead to serious negative repercussions, such as irreversible neurological sequelae or death. Rapid recognition of choking and early treatment are essential to mitigate possible complications.
  In Brazil, according to data from the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS), airway obstruction by foreign bodies is one of the leading external causes of infant mortality. In the adult population, a progressive increase in incidence can be observed with advancing age. Corroborating this information, in 2018 the National Safety Council identified choking as the third leading cause of unintentional death in the United States.
  Given this, updates on the management of OVACE, following the recent protocols of the American Heart Association (AHA 2025), are necessary for the proper preparation of both health professionals and the lay population in order to avoid negative and serious health effects.