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First aid for choking

Sabika Yaseen , Raghad fouzi , Mohamed hamad


Introductio
n
Understanding how to respond to
choking emergencies can save lives.
This presentation will guide you
through the steps of providing first
aid for choking in adults, children,
and infants.
Objective
s: of the class student
At the end
will be able to:
- Define choking
- Discuss the signs of choking
- Explain the causes for choking
- Describe the first aid measures
for choking
Definition of
choking
Choking is a medical
emergency where a person’s
airway becomes blocked by an
object, causing difficulty or
inability to breathe. This can be
due to food, a foreign object, or
swelling of the throat.
Signs of
Choking
Inability to Coughing or
Blue lips or
speak or gagging
breathe
skin

Clutching the throat


(universal choking sign) Wheezing or
noisy
breathing
Causes for
choking
1. Food: Swallowing large pieces of food without
properly chewing, or eating quickly.
2. Foreign Objects: Small objects such as toys, coins, or
pen caps can be swallowed accidentally, especially by
children.
3. Liquids: Drinking too quickly or when laughing can
cause choking.
4. Medical Conditions: Conditions like dysphagia
(difficulty swallowing), neurological disorders, or injuries
can increase the risk of choking
First aid for choking:
First Aid for Choking in Adults

Step 1: Ask, "Are you choking?"


Step 2: perform the Heimlich maneuver:
• Stand behind the person and wrap your arms around
their waist.
• Make a fist with one hand and place it just above the
person’s navel.
• Grasp the fist with your other hand and perform
upward abdominal thrusts.
• Repeat until the object is expelled or when the person
can breath again
If you are choking and alone

- Grasp your fist with


- Make a fist and place it your other hand and lean - Push your fist inward
just above your navel. over a hard surface, like a and upward
chair or countertop.
First Aid for Choking in Infants
Step 1: Assess the situation and call for help if
necessary.
Step 2: Perform back blows and chest
thrusts:
• Lay the infant face down on your forearm, supporting the

head and neck.

• Give 5 back blows between the infant's shoulder blades

with the palm of your hand.

• Turn the infant over and give 5 chest thrusts.


Unconscious person with choking

- Lay them on their back on a firm


surface.
- Call emergency services immediately.
- Begin CPR if trained:
1. Open the airway and check for
breathing.
2. Give 30 chest compressions.
3. Check the mouth for the object.
4. Give 2 rescue breaths.
Explanation about the process to follow whenever someone is chocked
Treating pregnant women with choking

1. *Encourage Coughing*: If she can cough, encourage her to keep trying


to clear the object.
2. 2. *Back Blows*: - Stand slightly behind her and support her chest
with one hand. - Use the heel of your other hand to give up to 5 firm
blows between her shoulder blades.
3. 3. *Chest Thrusts*: - Stand behind her, place your arms under her
armpits and around her chest.
4. - Place your fist on her breastbone (above the ribs), and push inward
and upward with quick thrusts.Remember to avoid pressing directly on
the belly to protect the baby.
Steps to prevent choking:
- Cut food into small pieces.
- Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
- Avoid talking or laughing while eating.
- Keep small objects out of reach of children.
- Supervise young children during meals and
playtime.
Conclusion

- Summary: In choking emergencies, timely intervention


can be life-saving. For adults and children over one year
old, begin with back blows and abdominal thrusts. If the
person becomes unconscious, call emergency services
and start CPR immediately. Always seek professional
medical help after any choking incident, as further
assessment is necessary. Knowing these basic steps can
make a critical difference in a choking emergency.
*Final Note: Take a first aid course to become more
confident and prepared for emergencies.
Any questions?
What is the correct initial step to take if a conscious adult is choking and cannot
breathe, speak, or cough?

A. Start CPR immediately

B. Give them a glass of water

C. Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)

D. Lean the person forward and give five back blows with the heel of your hand

THE ANSWER: D
While eating dinner, a friend suddenly starts to cough weakly and makes high-pitched noises.
What should you do?

A. Lower him to the floor, check for and remove an object if it is visible at the back of the throat,
give a breaths and up to 5 abdominal thrusts.

B. Give abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged or he becomes unconscious.

C. Encourage him to continue coughing to try to dislodge the object.

D. Open the airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique.

THE ANSWER: B
What are the symptoms of choking?

A. Coughing or gagging

B. Inability to talk

C. Difficulty breathing

D. Passing out

E. All of the above

THE ANSWER: E
Reference
s
1- American Red Cross:
[www.redcross.org](http://www.redcross.org)
2- Mayo Clinic:
[www.mayoclinic.org](http://www.mayoclinic.org
3- National Safety Council:
[www.nsc.org](http://www.nsc.org)

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