A CST is working with a neurosurgeon on a left frontal craniotomy to remove a meningioma. He has just made the scalp incision when a unit charge nurse quickly enters the OR saying, “CSP just called, and there was a malfunction of the steam sterilizer last night. The sterilizer chart doesn’t confirm that these instruments went through a complete cycle even though the biological indicators have a negative reading.” What steps should the OR team take at this point?

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery