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Choking (3) Flashcards

1
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Child Choking Intervention

Fist step?

A

Get consent!

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Child Choking Intervention

Your position for back blows?

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1-leg kneel behind them if you have to (knee on ground behind them)

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Child Choking Intervention

Your position for back blows?

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Slightly behind, arm under theirs & across their chest

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Child Choking Intervention

Their position for back blows?

A

Same as adult

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Child Choking Intervention

How do you give back blows?

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Same as adult

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Child Choking Intervention

Your position for abdominal thrusts

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Same as adult

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Child Choking Intervention

Hand position for abdominal thrusts?

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Same as adult – just above navel

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Choking Intervention for Infant

Signs of choking in infant?

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High-pitched, squeaking noises, crying but no sound, turning blue

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Choking Intervention for Infant

What are high-level interventions for invant choking?

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5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts (not abdominal thrusts)

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Choking Intervention for Infant

Baby position for back blows and chest thrusts?

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Lie on your arm, face-up hand supporting their jawline

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Choking Intervention for Infant

Baby position on your body for back blows?

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Lying on your arm, your arm on your thigh for support

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Choking Intervention for Infant

How to give baby back blows?

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Same as adult: between shoulder blades

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Choking Intervention for Infant

Baby position for chest thrusts?

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Flip onto other arm, support back of their head

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Choking Intervention for Infant

How to give chest thrusts?

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2-fingers middle of chest, push down

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Choking Intervention for Infant

Depth for chest thrusts?

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1.5”

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Choking Intervention for Infant

When do you stop back blows and chest thrusts?

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When crying or unresponsive

17
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Infant Choking Intervention if passed-out/unresponsive

Care for unresponsive choking infant?

A

Flat on back, 30 chest compressions, check mouth for obstruction or object, 2 breaths (“puffs”)

18
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Infant Choking Intervention if passed-out/unresponsive

How do you clear obstructions in an infant’s mouth?

A

Pinky sweep (specifically this small finger)

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