If during dental treatment a patient exhibits signs of choking and becomes unconscious, what is the next step after verifying unresponsiveness?
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Correct answer: Open airway, clear obstruction, ventilate with BVM
If a patient becomes unconscious due to airway obstruction, open airway, clear visible obstruction if possible and begin ventilations with a bag-valve-mask — airway and breathing take priority.
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