Positional Asphyxia And Excited Delirium Flashcards
1
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What is Positional Asphyxia?
A
Positional Asphyxia is when any person, due to the position of their body, is unable to breathe sufficiently to meet their bodies oxygen requirements.
2
Q
What are some signs and symptoms of Positional Asphyxia?
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- Complaining that they are unable to breathe
- Swelling, redness or red spots to he face
- Veins expanding in their neck
- Limp or unresponsive
- Struggling to breathe
- Change in behavior
- Loss or reduced consciousness
- Respiratory or cardiac arrest
3
Q
Who are more at risk of Positional Asphyxia?
A
- Males
- Obese people
- People aged 34-44
- Alcoholics or drug addicts
- People who have previously suffered from respiratory and cardiac problems
- A detainee who has weight placed on top of them
- A detainee who has been in the prone position for a prolonged length of time
4
Q
Laying face down reduces your ability to breath by how many percent?
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10%
5
Q
What is Excited Delirium?
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It is a neurochemical syndrome that is associated with a person experiencing extreme agitation, excitability, paranoia, aggression, and excessive sweating.
6
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What are some signs and symptoms of Excited Delirium?
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- Acute psychotic behavior
- Violent aggression
- Altered mental state and Delirium
- Bazarre behavior
- Profuse sweating
- Incoherent speech
- Extreme strength
- Lack of pain response
- Hyperthermia
7
Q
Who are most at risk of Excited Delirium?
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- Strong drug users (methamphetamine and cocaine)
- People suffering from a mental illness
- Males
- People aged 34-44
