Asfixia en adulto consciente

Choking Relief Techniques for Conscious Adults

Understanding Choking in Adults

• The discussion begins with the critical skill of addressing choking in a conscious adult, emphasizing the inability to cough, breathe, or speak as indicators of complete obstruction.

Initial Response to Choking

• If emergency services cannot be activated immediately, wait until the patient is unconscious before calling 911. Engage with the person by asking if they are choking and obtaining their permission to assist.

Performing Abdominal Thrusts

• Locate the navel as a reference point for performing abdominal thrusts. Position your fist just above the navel while ensuring you stay below the xiphoid process to avoid injury.

• Apply inward and upward thrusts to compress the diaphragm effectively, which can expel the obstructing object from the airway.

Post-Choking Care

• After successful dislodgment of an object, encourage normal breathing and coughing. If not already done, this is when you should call 911 or activate emergency protocols.

• Even after an object is expelled, it’s advisable for medical professionals to check for any potential internal injuries or partial obstructions.

Choking Relief Techniques for Pregnant Women

Special Considerations for Pregnant Patients

• When assisting a pregnant woman who is choking, it's crucial to consider both mother and baby during intervention efforts.

Adjusted Technique for Abdominal Thrusts

• Avoid applying pressure directly on the abdomen where the fetus is located. Instead, use a fist positioned beneath her chest over her sternum while using your other hand to push downwards.

Continuing Care Until Resolution

• Continue administering deep inward thrusts until either the obstruction is cleared or professional help arrives.