If a patient experiences a complete airway obstruction, and their airway is not cleared within ____ minutes, then irreversible brain damage or death may occur.

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If a patient experiences a complete airway obstruction, then their brain does not receive oxygen. Brain cells can start to die within 4-6 minutes without oxygen, so immediate action must be taken to remove the obstruction and restore breathing. Waiting for 8-18 minutes could result in irreversible brain damage or death.

If a Patient Experiences a Complete Airway Obstruction, and Their