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When performing CPR the casualty's stomach increases in size with each rescue breath what may this indicate?
If the stomach is increasing in size, you are likely using an advanced airway such as an EMT or Paramedic uses.
This should not be happening. It means your airway leads into the stomach, not the lungs. If you're using a Combitube, switch from your current tube to your secondary. If you're using a King or other airway, you may need to remove the tube and try again.
Beware, the victim may vomit.
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What happens to the pH of the acid in your stomach when you take an antacid?
The pH of the acid in your stomach increases when you take an antacid. Antacids are alkaline substances that neutralize the excess acid in your stomach, leading to a decrease in acidity.
What increases acid secretion in the stomach blocked by cimetidine?
Histamine
During first aid a stomach increase in size?
The stomach increases in size because the air blown by the rescuer enters the stomach rather the lungs.
What effect does alcohol being absorbed in the stomach have?
It increases blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
How do acid foods effect your body?
Acid foods when reach stomach it increases the concentration of HCl produced inside stomach which in turn causes ulcers inside stomach.
What are reasons for performing a gastrostomy?
A gastrostomy is a procedure whereby a tube is inserted through the wall of the abdomen and into the stomach. Two reasons for performing a gastrostomy are for feeding or drainage.
What greatly increases the capacity of the stomach?
when the food goes through your esophagus and it goes into your digestive system your stomach will increase from the fat
What does circling the stomach in sign language mean?
In American Sign Language, circling the stomach is a gesture commonly used to refer to hunger or having stomach pain. It can indicate a general feeling of discomfort or being unwell in the stomach area.
During digestion the pH in the stomach is 2 What does this indicate about the optimum pH of pepsin?
Pepsin is therefore acidic since the pH in the stomach is 2
Why do excess curd cause acidity in stomach?
curd contain lactic acid so acid concentration increases so acidity increases
Can you drink alcohol on anti inflammatory drug voltaren?
No. It increases the risk of stomach bleeding.
Why does coffee make your stomach feel better?
Because caffeine increases the production of stomach acid it may worsen ulcer symptoms or cause acid reflux ("heartburn").
