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How do you identify a casualty with a partially blocked airway?
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What is a whistling noise that may occur when the airway is partially obstructed?
A partially blocked airway may produce a high-pitched sound called a STRIDOR.
What is active airway?
An airway that is not blocked. If you can breathe easily, you have an active airway. If you are choking, you do not.
What does DR ABC mean in first aid?
This is a 5 point plan used to approach a casualty in a first air situation. D = Danger, Check for danger to self, others and casualty. R = Response, Is the casualty conscious? A = Airway, Check the casualty's airway is clear. B = Breathing, Is the casualty breathing? C = Circulation, Do they have a pulse?
What does AAABCS mean in first aid?
A - Airway Check that casualty's airway is clear B - Breathing Check if the casualty is breathing C - Circulation eg. Check if casualty has blood circulation, control any blood loss, etc
What does ABC in first aid stand for?
well im in Australia and we use DRABC...they stand for: Danger- is there a danger to youself, bystanders or the casualty Response- does the casualty respond to any sort of communication between you and them Airway- does the casualty have a clear airway with no blockages Breathing- is casualty breathing Circulation- check casualties hands and feet, are they normal colour?
What is the first steps used to check airway of a casualty?
Look at the casualty's chest to see if it rises and falls.
What could be causing a blocked airway?
food or asthma
How do you clear a blocked airway?
The action to clear a blocked airway is an abdominal thrust. This is called the Heimlich maneuver. This is a technique for a conscious victim who is 1 years old or older.
What is a compromised neonate?
Compromised neonate is a medical term used to describe an airway that is restricted or blocked. This can either be in the upper airway or the lower airway.
Why is it important to check the airway prior to performing CPR?
to ensure the airway isn't blocked by a foreign object
What is the 1st thing you do for a chlorine casualty?
check and treat for airway obstruction
If a casualty is choking and unable to cough this is described as a?
severe airway obstruction
