CHOKING

CHOKING

A foreign object sticking at the back of the throat that blocks the throat or induces muscular spasm

CHOKING

Causes about 3000 death/year

Anatomical Obstruction

occurs when airway is blocked by the tongue dropping to the back of the throat due to paralysis or unconsciousness.

Anatomical Obstruction

any swelling of the air passages after injuries, illnesses or infections.

Mechanical Obstruction

Solid foreign object common with adult and children usually food, toys, candies, nuts, fruit, veggies, plastics, strings etc.

Mechanical Obstruction

Fluids (mucus, blood, saliva, vomits

Partial Obstruction with Good Air Exchange

Victim can still cough, talk and breathe with some difficulty

Partial Obstruction with Good Air Exchange

The victim can cough forcefully enough to push the obstruction ou

Partial Obstruction with Good Air Exchange

Needs assistance to remove obstruction because they panic and become confused

Partial Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange

Heimlich Maneuver, back blow or slap will do the trick to remove the blockage.

Partial Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange

The victim needs help in removing the obstruction

Partial Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange

Has a weak and ineffective cough

Complete Airway Obstruction

The victim may clutch his/her throat with one or both hands

Partial Obstruction with Poor Air Exchange

The victim present a high pitch noise or sound while breathing

Complete Airway Obstruction

The victim cannot cough, talk or breathe

Complete Airway Obstruction

May eventually looses their consciousness

Complete Airway Obstruction

Abdominal thrusts, chest thrust, back blow or combination is necessary

obese

obviously pregnant

For ___ and ____ patients which abdominal thrust cannot be performed

Chest Thrust

The hands are placed on the breastbone and backward thrust is performed

Back slap or back blow

5 sharp slaps given between the shoulder blades