Choking

Question 1

Signs + symptoms

Answer 1

Can’t speak/cough properly
Difficulty breathing, wheezing
Patient raises hands to their throat
Cyanosis
May became unconscious

Question 2

Conscious adult/child

Answer 2

Ask if they are choking
Explain what you’re going to do
Stand to the side of the victim with your feet + support chest w/ your hand
Give 5 back blows
If back blows are unsuccessful, give abdominal thrusts

Question 3

Abdominal thrust

Answer 3

Stand behind victim
Place 1 foot between their feet
Make a fist with 1 hand + turn thumb side into their navel
Reach around patient + place other hand on top with palm side down
Preform abdominal thrusts
Alternate between 5 back slaps + 5 abdominal thrusts

Question 4

Unconscious infant

Answer 4

Hold infant on 1 arm with the face down with their head in your palm
With the heel of your other hand give 5 back blows
Turn over + give 5 chest thrusts w/ 2 fingers
Monitor to see if object is dispelled
Continue until object is dislodged/baby is unconscious

Question 5

On pregnant/obese patient instead of abdominal thrusts

Answer 5

Chest thrusts