choking Flashcards
1
Q
what is choking
A
blockage of airway by foreign object, preventing passage of air
2
Q
types of chocking
A
partial and total blockage
3
Q
timings and affects during choking
A
4mins=till blue
6mins=unconscioussness
8mins=brain damage likely
10mins= brain death likely
4
Q
how to treat adult
A
5 back blows
5 abdominal thrusts
5
Q
how to treat child
A
bend over knee then perform blows and thrusts
6
Q
how to treat infant
A
place over arm and support chin
when turning over 2finger thrusts for the ab thrusts
7
Q
what should be done after choking stopped
A
get seated
po and call ml
reassure
8
Q
what should be done if not working and pax has stopped breathing
A
CPR
