CHOKING

Question 1

A foreign object stuck at the back of the throat that blocks the throat or induces a muscular spasm Causes about 3000 deaths/year

Answer 1

CHOKING

Question 2

Common Causes:
1. A large piece of food inadequately chewed
2. A large piece of food was hurriedly swallowed
3. Toys or objects placed inside the mouth

Answer 2

Choking

Question 3

Choking Recognition

Answer 3

1. Difficulty of coughing, speaking, and breathing
2. Bluishness of the face (Cyanosis)
3. Signs from the casualty- pointing to the throat or grasping the neck

Question 4

Steps to Intervene:

Answer 4

1. Recognize respiratory distress (signs and symptoms)
2. Remove the cause of the problem and provide fresh air
3. Restore and maintain CAB by CPR and Artificial Breathing
4. Transport and Obtain Medical help for severe airway and breathing difficulties, even if first aid has been
   successful.

Question 5

Kinds of Airway Obstruction

Answer 5

A. Anatomical Obstruction
B. Mechanical Obstruction
C. Airway Obstruction

Question 6

occurs when the airway is blocked by the tongue dropping to the back of the throat due to paralysis or unconsciousness.

Answer 6

Anatomical Obstruction

Question 7

Any swelling of the air passages after injuries, illnesses, or infections

Answer 7

Anatomical Obstruction

Question 8

Solid foreign objects common with adults and children are usually food, toys, candies, nuts, fruit, veggies, plastics, strings, etc.

Answer 8

Mechanical Obstruction

Question 9

Fluids (mucus, blood, saliva, vomit)

Answer 9

Mechanical Obstruction

Question 10

3 Types of Airway Obstructions:

Answer 10

1. Partial Obstruction with Good Air Exchange
2. Partial Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange
3. Complete Airway Obstruction

Question 11

1. The victim can still cough, talk, and breathe with some difficulty.
2. The victim can cough forcefully enough to push the obstruction out
3. Needs assistance to remove the obstruction because they panic and become confused

Answer 11

Partial Obstruction with Good Air Exchange

Question 12

1. The victim presents a high-pitched noise or sound while breathing
2. Has a weak and ineffective cough
3. The victim needs help in removing the obstruction
4. Heimlich Maneuver, back blow, or slap will do the trick to remove the blockage.

Answer 12

Partial Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange

Question 13

1. The victim may clutch his/her throat with one or both hands
2. The victim cannot cough, talk, or breathe
3. May eventually lose their consciousness
4. Abdominal thrusts, chest thrust, back blow, or combination is necessary

Answer 13

Complete Airway Obstruction

Question 14

Management:

Answer 14

1. Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal Thrust)
2. Chest Thrust
3. Back slap or back blow

Question 15

1.1-5 quick upward thrust above the navel but well below the xiphoid process
2. Produces an artificial cough that might remove the obstruction if done properly
3. Each must be distinct and given with the intent to remove the obstruction

Answer 15

Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal Thrust)

Question 16

For obese and pregnant patients which abdominal thrust cannot be performed

-The hands are placed on the breastbone, and a backward thrust is performed

Answer 16

Chest Thrust

Question 17

5 sharp slaps given between the shoulder blades
4. Combination of 5 back blows/slaps and 5 Abdominal thrusts
Thrust for infants and or 5 back blow/5 slap and abdominal thrust-adult

Answer 17

Back slap or back blow