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What is the most common cause of choking in infants according to the text?
Which of the following is a sign of choking in an infant as mentioned in the text?
What should be done if an infant is experiencing a complete obstruction while choking?
Which action is recommended to clear a blockage in a conscious choking infant?
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What should be done if an infant loses consciousness while choking?
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How many quick, forceful blows should be given between the infant's shoulder blades for a complete obstruction?
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What sound may be present while an infant is inhaling if they are choking?
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What is a possible consequence of not clearing a blockage in a choking infant?
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Which is NOT a sign of choking in an infant according to the text?
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Study Notes
Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Check the victim's safety and response by shaking their shoulders and shouting "Are you OK?"
- If no response, call 112 and begin first aid
- Place the victim on their back on a hard surface
- Remove tight clothing around the neck and chest
- Check the mouth for foreign objects and remove them if found
Opening the Airway
- Use one hand on the head and two fingers on the chin to open the airway
- Give the victim a head tilt chin lift position
- Check for breathing using the Look-Listen-Feel method for 10 seconds
Breathing and Compressions
- If not breathing, call 112 and begin 30 compressions and 2 breaths
- Give two rescue breaths, each lasting 1 second, to raise the chest and allow time for air to come back out
- Determine the center of the chest and place the middle and ring fingers 1 cm below to begin compressions
- Apply 30 compressions to depress the chest bone by 4 cm at a rate of 100 per minute
- Give 2 breaths after 30 compressions, then repeat the cycle
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (Choking)
- Definition: A life-threatening emergency where a foreign object lodges in the casualty's airway
- Use the heel of your free hand to clear any obstructions in the mouth
- Perform the Heimlich maneuver by standing behind the casualty, pressing your clasped hands into the epigastrium, and giving a sudden thrust to elevate the diaphragm
- Deliver up to five-seven abdominal thrusts and repeat if necessary
- If the victim becomes unconscious, check respiration, call for medical help, and perform BLS
Heimlich Maneuver on An Adult and Conscious Child
- On an adult: Stand behind the casualty, press your clasped hands into the epigastrium, and give a sudden thrust to elevate the diaphragm
- On a conscious child: Grasp your fist with the other hand and give a quick upward thrust into the abdomen
- Use less force for a child compared to an adult
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Test your knowledge on how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on an adult in case of choking. Practice identifying obstructions in the mouth and executing the correct technique to clear airways effectively.
