Nikolas Dwi Susanto, DR., MARS Iin Agustin, DR

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Nikolas Dwi Susanto, dr.

, MARS
Iin Agustin, dr.

Any Respiratory problem


that can threaten a
persons life

Resiratory Distress: breathing becomes difficult


Respiratory Arrest: breathing has stopped

Brain cells can begin to die within 4-6 minutes

Causes

Choking
Electrocution
Chronic condition
Irregular heartbeat
Heart Attack
Allergic Reaction
Drug Overdose & Poisoning

Asthma

Whistling sound
while exhaling
Shortnes of breath
Coughing
Control with
medications

Allergic Reactions

Rash
Tightnes in chest
& throat
Swelling of the
face, neck, &
tongue

Choking

Partially blocked:
wheezing sounds

Completely blocked:
no cough, no speak,
no cry, no breath at
all

What to look for

Coughing (forcefully or weakly)


Clutching the throat
Inability to cough, speak, cry, or breathe
High-pitched noises while inhaling
Panic
Bluish skin color
Losing consciousness if blockage is not
removed

What to do until Help


Arrives

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