Airway Obstruction and Choking Flashcards
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How should you relieve choking in an infant under 1 year old?
Answer: 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
Infant choking is treated with cycles of 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts.
What position should an infant be in for back slaps?
Answer: Face-down along your forearm with head lower than the body
The infant is held face-down along the forearm with the head lower than the trunk to let gravity help.
Where are chest thrusts delivered on a choking infant?
Answer: Center of the chest just below the nipple line
Infant chest thrusts are given with two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone, just below the nipple line.
How many fingers are used to deliver chest thrusts to an infant?
Answer: Two fingers
Two fingers are used to deliver infant chest thrusts.
When should you call EMS for a choking child who cannot breathe?
Answer: Immediately, or have someone call while you help
EMS should be activated immediately for a severe obstruction while relief efforts continue.
What is a common cause of choking in young children?
Answer: Small toys and food like grapes or hot dogs
Small objects and foods such as grapes, nuts, and hot dogs are frequent choking hazards for young children.
If an infant becomes unresponsive while choking, what do you do?
Answer: Begin infant CPR, checking the mouth before each set of breaths
An unresponsive choking infant requires CPR, with a visual check of the mouth before giving breaths.