Choking Flashcards
1
Q
Mild obstruction - What should you encourage them to do first if they can?
A
Cough
2
Q
Severe obstruction:
What position do you put the patient into?
How many back slaps should you do?
Where are the back slaps done?
How many abdominal thrusts do you do?
A
Lean forward slightly
5
Between the shoulders
5
3
Q
What do you do if they become unconscious?
A
Begin BLS - CPR - as they have most likely stopped breathing
