MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -If back blows do not dislodge the blockage, stand behind them, join your hands around their tummy and form a fist. Pull your hands sharply inwards and upwards. Repeat up to five times. This is sometimes called the Heimlich manoeuvre or abdominal thrust.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abdominal thrusts Place your arms around their waist and bend them forward. Clench 1 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 5 times.

Detailed explanation-3: -Strike five separate times between the person’s shoulder blades with the heel of your hand. Give five abdominal thrusts. If back blows don’t remove the stuck object, give five abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver. Alternate between five blows and five thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

Detailed explanation-4: -Using your second and third fingers, give five inward and upward chest thrusts about ½ to 1½ inches into the infant’s breastbone (sternum). Check the infant’s mouth for visible objects again. Repeat this process until the object is freed (dislodged) or the infant becomes unconscious.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cough it out. Slap it out-5 back blows. Squeeze it out-5 abdominal thrusts. Check their mouth. Call 999 & repeat the actions.