Questions and Answers
What is an example of a mild foreign-body airway obstruction?
Wheezing between coughs
Which victim of a severe airway obstruction should receive abdominal thrusts?
An average-size 27 year old man
You are performing abdominal thrusts on a 9 year old child when he suddenly becomes unresponsive. After you shout for nearby help, what is the most appropriate action to take next?
Begin high quality CPR, starting with chest compressions
What are signs of mid airway obstruction?
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What are signs of severe airway obstruction?
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Study Notes
Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction
- Mild foreign-body airway obstruction is characterized by wheezing between coughs.
- Signs of mid airway obstruction include good air exchange, forceful cough, and occasional wheezing.
Severe Airway Obstruction
- Indicators of severe airway obstruction include:
- Clutching the throat, which is known as the universal choking sign.
- Inability to speak or cry out.
- Poor or no air exchange.
- Weak, ineffective cough, or no cough at all.
- High-pitched noise during inhalation or silence.
- Increased difficulty in breathing.
- Possibility of cyanosis, or turning blue.
Abdominal Thrusts and CPR
- Abdominal thrusts should be administered to an average-size adult, such as a 27-year-old man, experiencing severe airway obstruction.
- If a child becomes unresponsive during abdominal thrusts, the correct response is to initiate high-quality CPR, starting with chest compressions.
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Test your knowledge on Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques related to airway obstruction with these flashcards. This quiz covers various scenarios that may occur while providing CPR and how to respond effectively to foreign-body obstructed airways. Perfect for anyone preparing for CPR certification or a refresher on emergency response skills.
