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Why after an accident should it be nil by mouth if the patient needs to go to hospital?
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∙ 14y ago
Eating or drinking after an accident, and prior to being seen by a doctor, carries many risks, which is why patients are told to avoid doing so until they are evaluated. Some injuries, especially to the esophagus, stomach or gut, may not be immediately evident. If a patient eats or drinks, the introduction of a food or liquid bolus into the gastrointestinal tract may worsen symptoms or make a possible rupture worse.
If a patient eats or drinks, and vomits, it can cause dangerous complications to the airway such as aspiration pneumonia and choking.
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Will my child get sick if they put the marker in there moth?
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After opening an unconscious patient's airway what should you do?
If the patient is in the recovery position and the airway is open do this: 1.put your ear to the mouth and nose area while looking at their chest 2. If they are breathing you should be able to hear and feel the air coming out of their nose and mouth aswell as seeing their chest moving up and down in time. 3.If the patient isn't breathing (after checking) then you will need to get an experienced person to do CPR - if you are unexperienced DO NOT TRY as you could injure the patient-call for help
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