Airway & Breathing Management Flashcards
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What is the first action for a responsive adult who is choking and cannot speak or cough?
Answer: Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)
For a responsive choking adult with a complete obstruction, abdominal thrusts are performed.
If a choking adult becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should:
Answer: Lower them to the ground and begin CPR
When a choking victim becomes unresponsive, lower them and start CPR, checking the mouth for the object before breaths.
For a choking responsive infant, the recommended technique is:
Answer: 5 back blows alternating with 5 chest thrusts
Infants receive 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts rather than abdominal thrusts.
Blind finger sweeps to remove an airway obstruction are discouraged because they:
Answer: May push the object deeper
Blind finger sweeps risk forcing the obstruction further into the airway.
A victim with a partial airway obstruction who is coughing forcefully should be:
Answer: Encouraged to keep coughing
Forceful coughing can clear a partial obstruction, so the rescuer should encourage continued coughing.
Where are abdominal thrusts positioned on a choking adult?
Answer: Just above the navel and below the breastbone
Abdominal thrusts are delivered just above the navel and below the xiphoid process.
Chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts are recommended for a choking victim who is:
Answer: Pregnant or obese
Chest thrusts are used when abdominal thrusts are impractical, such as in pregnant or obese victims.