Choking Flashcards
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A foreign object stuck at the back of the throat that blocks the throat or induces a muscular spasm
Causes about 3000 deaths/year
CHOKING
CHOKING
A foreign object stuck at the back of the throat that____ or _____
blocks the throat or induces a muscular spasm
choking causes about ____ deaths/year
3000 deaths/year
common causes: (3)
- A large piece of food inadequately chewed
- A large piece of food was hurriedly swallowed
- Toys or objects placed inside the mouth
Recognition of choking (3)
- Difficulty of coughing, speaking, and breathing
- Bluishness of the face (Cyanosis)
- Signs from the casualty- pointing to the throat or grasping the neck
Steps to Intervene (4)
- Recognize respiratory distress (signs and symptoms)
- Remove the cause of the problem and provide fresh air
- Restore and maintain CAB by CPR and Artificial Breathing
- Transport and Obtain Medical help for severe airway and breathing difficulties, even if first aid has been
successful.
FBAO
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
Kinds of airway obstruction
Anatomical Obstruction
Mechanical Obstruction
occurs when the airway is blocked by the tongue dropping to the back of the throat due to paralysis or
unconsciousness.
-Any swelling of the air passages after injuries, illnesses, or infections.
Anatomical Obstruction
- Solid foreign objects common with adults and children are usually food, toys, candies, nuts, fruit,
veggies, plastics, strings, etc. - Fluids (mucus, blood, saliva, vomit)
Mechanical Obstruction
3 types of airway obstruction
- Partial Obstruction with Good Air Exchange
- Partial Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange
- Complete Airway Obstruction
- The victim can still cough, talk, and breathe with some difficulty.
- The victim can cough forcefully enough to push the obstruction out
- Needs assistance to remove the obstruction because they panic and become confused
Partial Obstruction with Good Air Exchange
- The victim presents a high-pitched noise or sound while breathing
- Has a weak and ineffective cough
- The victim needs help in removing the obstruction
- Heimlich Maneuver, back blow, or slap will do the trick to remove the blockage.
partial Obstruction with poor air exchange
- The victim may clutch his/her throat with one or both hands
- The victim cannot cough, talk, or breathe
- May eventually lose their consciousness
- Abdominal thrusts, chest thrusts, back blow, or combination is necessary
Complete Airway Obstruction
Management of FBAO /Choking
- Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal Thrust)
- Chest Thrust
- Back slap or back blow
- Combination of 5 back blow/slaps and 5 Abdominal thrusts
Who invented the Heimlich maneuver
Dr. Henry Heimlich 1974
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
Heimlich Maneuver
- Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal Thrust)
1.1-5 quick upward thrust above the navel but well below the ____ - Produces an artificial cough that might remove the obstruction if done properly
- Each must be distinct and given with the intent to remove the obstruction
xiphoid process
For obese and pregnant patients which abdominal thrust cannot be performed
-The hands are placed on the breastbone, and a backward thrust is performed
Chest Thrust
Chest Thrust
For obese and pregnant patients which abdominal thrust cannot be performed
-The hands are placed on the____, and a backward thrust is performed
breastbone
5 sharp slaps given between the shoulder blades
Back slap or back blow
Thrust for infants and or 5 back blow/5 slap and abdominal thrust-adult
Combination of 5 back blow/slaps and 5 abdominal thrusts
