In the event of partial airway obstruction (e.g., choking) in a conscious dental patient, which immediate action is recommended?
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Correct answer: Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
For conscious patients with suspected airway obstruction from a foreign body, abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) are recommended to attempt clearance.
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