For which of the following types of patients would chest thrusts be considered?

Chest thrusts are a recommended technique for aiding patients who are pregnant and experiencing a severe airway obstruction, as they help to dislodge a blocked object in a manner that is safer for both the mother and the unborn child.

During pregnancy, particularly in later trimesters, performing abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) can pose a risk of injury to the fetus. Therefore, chest thrusts are emphasized as an alternative that applies pressure to the chest instead of the abdomen. This method can effectively generate the necessary force to expel the obstruction without compromising the safety of the pregnancy.

Other patient types, such as those who are taller than average, those who can stand, and those without airway obstruction, are not the appropriate targets for chest thrusts. Patients without airway obstruction would not require any form of assisted technique since they can breathe normally. Those who can stand might also be better assisted with standard abdominal thrusts, depending on their specific condition and body posture.