EMERGENCY FIRST AID

FOR CHOKING

Presented by,
Mr.Sampath Kumar B L
Ms.Sanchana
Dept. Of Pg Studies In Social Work
WHAT IS CHOKING..?

 Choking happens when someone's airway suddenly gets

blocked, either fully or partly, so they can't breathe. This
information applies to adults and children over 1 year old.
What causes choking?
 Choking occurs when a piece of food, an object, or a liquid
blocks the throat. Children often choke as a result of placing
foreign objects into their mouths. Adults can choke from
breathing in fumes or eating or drinking too rapidly.
WHAT HAPPEN WHEN YOU CHOKE.?

 Choking is a life-threatening emergency. Someone can die in 4 minutes by

suffocation. Every second counts. Often the victim will grab the throat
with one or both hands when choking. Unless a victim is helped, loss of
consciousness and death may follow
 A person who's choking may cough continuously until they expel the
food or liquid from their throat or airway. However, in some cases, the
object, food, or liquid gets stuck in the throat and cuts off the air supply. A
person who's choking may display an inability to: speak.
HOW TO PREVENT CHOKING..?

 Take small bites, the larger you bite the greater the chance u will choke.
 Cut food into small pieces.
 Chew food slowly and thoroughly, especially if wearing dentures.
 Avoid laughing and talking while chewing and swallowing.
 giving little kids they can choke on grapes, carrots, popcorn, nuts, hotdogs,
and hard candies.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF CHOKING..!

 The universal sign for choking is hands clutched to the throat. If

the person doesn't give the signal, look for these indications.
 Inability to talk
 Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing
 Inability to cough forcefully
 Skin, lips and nails turning blue or dusky
 Loss of consciousness
WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE IS CHOKING..!

 Stand behind the person and slightly to one side. Support their chest
with one hand. Lean the person forward so that the object blocking their
airway will come out of their mouth, rather than moving further down.
 Give up to five sharp blows between the person's shoulder blades with
the heel of your hand. (The heel is between the palm of your hand and
your wrist).
 Check if the blockage has cleared.
 If not, give up to five abdominal thrusts.
TO CARRY OUT AN ABDOMINAL THRUST

 Stand behind the person who is choking.

 Place your arms around their waist and bend them forward.
 Clench one fist and place it right above their belly button.
 Put the other hand on top of your fist and pull sharply inwards and
upwards.
 Repeat this movement up to five times.