You are transferring an unresponsive patient from her house to the ambulance on the stretcher. An oral airway has been placed and ventilations with the bag-valve mask are being administered. Suddenly, the patient regains consciousness and starts to gag. Your immediate action should be to:

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When a patient regains consciousness, the airway reflexes start to work again, making them more responsive to stimuli like gagging. To prevent the patient from choking, it is essential to remove the oral airway as soon as possible. Removing the oral airway will also allow the patient to breathe more naturally.

You Are Transferring an Unresponsive Patient from Her House to the Ambulance