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What to do for unconscious people who are breathing with a clear airway?
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∙ 10y ago
You should contact 911 if you have not already. Also check for a pulse, if there is not one present begin CPR.
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Do you turn a person onto their side when unconscious?
Yes, after ensuring the patient is breathing and their airway and mouth is clear of obstructions (such as dentures), then the patient should be turned on their side and placed in the recovery position.
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious supine patient?
The most common cause of airway obstruction in any patient - supine or not - is the tongue. This is why the first maneuver that should be performed on a patient not breathing is the head-tilt/chin-lift or the jaw thrust. This is to help clear the tongue from the airway and may allow the person to breathe again.
Why it is important to tilt the head of an unconscious person when perfoming mourh to mouth resuscitation?
If it is alcohol affected you have to call and ambulance and hold their head up because if they can't do it themselves then they might have trouble breathing. ============ You lift the chin to open the airway in the throat.
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 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?
Why are patients placed in the recovery position?
To help prevent injury as they 'come to'. it also helps to free the airway.
Can an unconscious person turn over?
An unconscious person cannot willfully turn themselves over. However, an unconscious patient should be placed on their side in the recovery position, provided there is no clinical evidence of a cervical spine injury that may compromise life. This position allows any vomit to clear from the patient's airway, and to avoid the tongue falling back and potentially causing an airway blockage.
Why do whales squirt water?
To expel the water that may go into their lungs.
If you have an unconscious patient who does not have a possibility of spinal injury and who is breathing adequately what is the best position for transporting the patient?
Hi. I would transport the patient in the lateral position, making sure they are facing you should you need to suction their airway or perform other procedures. In regards to airway and breathing, it all depends on whether the patient is maintaining their own airway or not. A patient can quickly obstruct their airway with their tongue, or can slowly aspirate secretions or vomits down their trachea should they be left in the supine position.
What do you do if there is an unconscious player on the field?
Make sure someone has called an ambulance and that you have shouted for help. Check the surroundings to make sure it is safe for you to be near them (e.g they haven't had an electric shock). Check to make sure they have a clear airway and they haven't swallowed their tongue or have any obstruction. Tilt their head back to keep a clear airway. Put your ear next to their mouth and listen for ten seconds as well as watching their chest to make sure they are breathing. If not, start CPR until the ambulance arrives.
What is tracheostomy?
The purpose is to create an additional airway to allow someone to breathe. A tracheostomy can be performed in an emergency when there is airway obstruction, or done in conjunction with a tracheostomy tube or similar device to protect the airway during surgery or other procedures.
