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Care for a person who is unconscious and has a blocked airway includes what?
If a person is unconscious, it is important to call 911. Next, the airway should be opened by tilting the head back and up.
Should one start chest compressions CPR on a person who passes out after unsuccessful attempts at Heimlich?
Chest compressions are for cardiac problems, to maintain some blood circulation. The Heimlich Maneuver is for a blocked airway. If the person has a blocked airway and Heimlich did not clear it, chest compressions are not going to help. Find other ways to clear the airway.
The first thing you should check on and injured person?
a bleeding b circulaton c fractures d blocked airway
How can you make a person pass out?
A person passes out from a lack of oxygen to the brain. This is a dangerous condition and should not be done intentionally.
What are indications that a person's airway is blocked?
The person can not speak or cry out. The person's face turns blue from lack of oxygen. The person desperately grabs at his or her throat. The person has a weak cough, and labored breathing produces a high-pitched noise.
Why would you insert an oral airway?
If a person becomes unconscious, an airway may be used to insure that the airway stays open.
What is a Tracheotomy?
A Tracheotomy is done when a person's airway, for whatever reason, is blocked. An incision would be made (either in the Trachea or Larynx) and a hollow tube (such as a straw) would be placed inside the hole. The person would then be able to breathe through the tube.
What are the names of the two reflexes which protect the airway of a conscious person?
What are the names of the two reflexes which protect the airway of a conscious person
Can the person blocked see that they have been blocked?
Yes when they go to the proifile of the person who blocked them they cant look at that persons wall
What is the recommended airway management technique?
The proper airway management technique is to first, sweep the mouth and check the airway for obstructions. Then position the person's head so that the airway is as open as possible to facilitate breathing.
Why is it a good reason to open a person's airway if they are unconscious and has no control of their muscles?
If a person is unconcious, they most likely will not be in a position to keep their airway open, therefore, they will not be able to breathe and they will die. You must keep their airway open so they can breathe.
Why you have to check airway?
To make sure that the person can breathe
