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What can obstruct the airway in a cardic arrest?
An obstruction of the upper airway involves the blockage of the airway in the throat, trachea (airway going to the lungs) or the voice box. Multiple things can cause upper airway obstruction, such as foreign objects (choking), swelling due to allergic reaction and chemical or heat burns which cause blistering/swelling. Most of the time, people would first think of choking as causing an obstruction of the upper airway, even though there are a variety of causes.
What can a conscious victim with a complete airway obstruction not do?
The victim would be unable to speak, or sing opera.
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 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 code for a 3 week old female with obstructive apnea?
For a 3-week-old female with obstructive apnea, I would first ensure a thorough evaluation and monitoring of her respiratory status. Management may include positioning to keep the airway open, utilizing gentle nasal suction if there's mucus obstruction, and possibly continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) if indicated. Close observation in a hospital setting may be necessary, alongside educating caregivers on safe sleep practices and recognizing signs of distress. Collaboration with a pediatrician or a specialist in sleep medicine would also be essential for further assessment and management.
Why would you insert an oral airway?
If a person becomes unconscious, an airway may be used to insure that the airway stays open.
Can your tongue suffocate you?
Your tongue cannot suffocate you in the traditional sense, as it is a muscular organ that does not obstruct the airway in a way that would prevent breathing. However, in certain situations, such as during a seizure or if someone is unconscious, the tongue can fall back and partially block the throat, potentially leading to airway obstruction. This is why it's important to position individuals correctly if they are at risk of losing consciousness.
What action would you take for someone with a mild obstruction of the throat?
Tell them to cough the mild obstruction out.
What would you if your airway is irritated by smoke?
i would call for help
Can Arnold-Chiari deformity be treated with Chiropractic?
High velocity low amplitude adjusting into the upper cervical spine would be contra indicated. Light force techniques, Activator and AO, would be reasonable and non-invasive a means of adjusting the upper cervical spine.
If you noticed that your friend had clenched teeth but was conscious which airway-management technique would you have performed?
Nasopharyngeal-Airway Technique
How would you use suction on an airway?
Suction is used for airway management when the patient can't manage his or her own secretions.
