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What is the primary cause of choking?
What is the primary cause of choking?
- A sudden drop in blood pressure
- An obstruction of the airway (correct)
- A severe allergic reaction
- A malfunction of the heart
A person is able to cough forcefully and make sounds while choking. What type of obstruction is likely occurring?
A person is able to cough forcefully and make sounds while choking. What type of obstruction is likely occurring?
- Partial or mild obstruction (correct)
- Total obstruction
- Severe obstruction
- There is no obstruction
Which of the following symptoms indicates a severe or total airway obstruction?
Which of the following symptoms indicates a severe or total airway obstruction?
- Wheezing between coughs
- Mild discomfort when breathing
- Forceful coughing
- Inability to speak or breathe (correct)
What initial action should you take if someone has a mild airway obstruction and is coughing?
What initial action should you take if someone has a mild airway obstruction and is coughing?
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for a conscious adult experiencing a severe airway obstruction?
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for a conscious adult experiencing a severe airway obstruction?
What color might the skin of a choking individual with a total obstruction turn?
What color might the skin of a choking individual with a total obstruction turn?
What is the treatment for a choking victim that loses consciousness?
What is the treatment for a choking victim that loses consciousness?
Which of the following is a sign of a partial airway obstruction?
Which of the following is a sign of a partial airway obstruction?
What physical reaction would you NOT expect to see with total obstruction?
What physical reaction would you NOT expect to see with total obstruction?
Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in assisting someone who is showing the universal choking sign (clutching at their throat) but can still cough?
Which of the following is the most appropriate first step in assisting someone who is showing the universal choking sign (clutching at their throat) but can still cough?
Flashcards
What is 'Atragantamiento'?
What is 'Atragantamiento'?
Obstruction of the airway, often by a foreign object.
Partial or mild choking
Partial or mild choking
The victim can still inhale and exhale, and may emit sounds.
Symptoms of partial choking
Symptoms of partial choking
Anxiety, desperation, difficulty speaking or breathing, wheezing sounds, coughing.
Treatment for partial choking
Treatment for partial choking
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Total or severe choking
Total or severe choking
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Symptoms of total choking
Symptoms of total choking
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Treatment for total choking
Treatment for total choking
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What is the Heimlich maneuver?
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
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What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
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Study Notes
- Atragantamiento (Choking) refers to the obstruction of the airway.
- It occurs when an object enters the mouth and obstructs the passage to the lungs, preventing the victim from breathing normally.
- Choking can be divided into total or partial.
Partial or Mild Choking
- The victim can inhale and exhale air, and emits sounds.
- Symptoms include:
- Anxiety
- Desperation
- Difficulty speaking or breathing
- Wheezing or rattling sounds when breathing
- Coughing
- Treatment involves encouraging the person to continue coughing.
Total or Severe Choking
- The victim cannot inhale or exhale air; does not cough or emit sounds.
- Symptoms include:
- Universal choking sign
- Inability to speak or breathe
- The chest does not inflate or deflate
- The skin may turn blue
- Treatment involves:
- If the person is conscious: Heimlich maneuver
- If the person is unconscious: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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