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What are the most common causes of airway obstruction in the unconscious patient?
Often it is a food item that has blocked the airway. Trying to swallow too much at one time may cause an airway obstruction. People have died by their own vomit, usually when under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Babies and young children may choke on small toys, as young children and babies frequently put toys, etc, into their mouths.
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.
Is a conscious victim first evaluated with the BLS assessment?
Yes, a conscious victim should first be evaluated using the BLS (Basic Life Support) assessment, which includes checking responsiveness, assessing airway, breathing, and circulation. This systematic approach helps determine the immediate needs of the victim and whether they require further medical intervention. Once the BLS assessment is complete, additional steps can be taken based on the victim’s condition.
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A victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
What is the method used to dislodge a blockage of the windpipe in a choking victim?
This would be the heimlich manoevre. this is used for choking. * If the victim shows signs of mild airway obstruction: * Encourage him to continue coughing, but do nothing else. * If the victim shows signs of severe airway obstruction and is conscious: * Give up to five back blows. ** Stand to the side and slightly behind the victim. ** Support the chest with one hand and lean the victim well forwards so that when the obstructing object is dislodged it comes out of the mouth rather than goes further down the airway. ** Give up to five sharp blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your other hand. ** Check to see if each back blow has relieved the airway obstruction. The aim is to relieve the obstruction with each blow rather than necessarily to give all five. * If five back blows fail to relieve the airway obstruction give up to five abdominal thrusts (see Heimlich manoeuvre below). ** Stand behind the victim and put both arms round the upper part of his abdomen. ** Lean the victim forwards. ** Clench your fist and place it between the umbilicus (navel) and the bottom end of the sternum (breastbone). ** Grasp this hand with your other hand and pull sharply inwards and upwards. ** Repeat up to five times. * If the obstruction is still not relieved, continue alternating five back blows with five abdominal thrusts.
What would you do if the chest of a victim did not expand while given 'Rescue Breathing?
Check the airway for any possible obstruction. If you're attempting artificial respiration - and the chest wall doesn't rise - there must be an obstruction somewhere !
What is preformed when the victim is conscious with an obstructed airway?
abdominal thrusts/heimlich for those less than 1 year old: 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
What are the advantages of using a pharyngeal airway?
A nasopharyngeal airway is used when you don't want to intubate the victim. Sometimes all you need is that open airway.
When connected properly to a victim an AED device will advise you to do what?
It will first advise that it will analyze (in which case nobody should touch the patient). Next, it will advise if a shock is or isn't required.
Why shold you never pat choking victim on the back?
Patting a choking victim on the back can actually worsen the situation by causing the object blocking their airway to become lodged more deeply. Instead, the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) is recommended to help expel the obstruction. Back blows might also lead to injury or create additional complications. It's crucial to prioritize effective techniques that can clear the airway safely.
What is the best position for a casualty when attempting to maintain airway?
The best position depends on other issues the victim has. If the victim is conscious and suffering from a shortness of breath, it will be much easier to sit him/her upright. If suffering a CVA, it would be best to lie him/her down at a 15 degree angle. And then there are the different cases in between.
What technique is used to open airway of unresponsive victim?
To open the airway use the head tilt chin lift method.
