What is the recommended procedure if a conscious patient begins to choke on a piece of dental material but is unable to cough it out effectively?
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Correct answer: Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) as per airway obstruction protocol
When a conscious patient has a compromised airway and cannot clear it by coughing, performing back blows and abdominal thrusts is indicated to attempt dislodgement of the obstruction.
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