BLS CPR Part 9

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What are signs of mid airway obstruction?

- good air exchange - can cough forcefully - may wheeze between coughs

What are signs of severe airway obstruction?

-Clutching the throat with the thumb and fingers, making the universal choking sign. -Unable to speak or cry - poor or no air exchange - weak, ineffective cough or no cough at all -high pitched noise while inhaling or no noise at all - increased respiratory difficulty - possible cyanosis (turning blue)

Which victim of a sever airway obstruction should receive abdominal thrusts?

An average-size 27 year old man

You are performing abdominal thrusts on a 9 year old child when he suddenly becomes unresponsive. After you shout for nearby help, what is the most appropriate action to take next?

Begin high quality CPR, starting with chest compressions

What is an example of a mild foreign-body airway obstruction?

Wheezing between coughs


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