MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -If the person’s airway is still blocked after trying back blows and abdominal thrusts, get help immediately: Call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Tell the 999 operator the person is choking. Continue with the cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until help arrives.

Detailed explanation-2: -If they are still choking, give up to 5 abdominal thrusts: hold around the waist and pull inwards and upwards above their belly button. Abdominal thrusts squeeze the air out of the lungs and may dislodge the blockage. 4. If they are still choking call 999.

Detailed explanation-3: -AHA Recommendation: Abdominal Thrusts Only The American Heart Association (AHA), on the other hand, does not recommend alternating between abdominal thrusts and back blows. Instead, the AHA only recommends abdominal thrusts for dislodging an airway in responsive adults and children over the age of one.

Detailed explanation-4: -Abdominal thrusts is an emergency technique to help clear someone’s airway. The procedure is done on someone who is choking and also conscious.

Detailed explanation-5: -If the person is obese or in late pregnancy, give chest thrusts. Keep doing back blows and abdominal thrusts without stopping until the obstruction is relieved, the person becomes unconscious, or advanced life support is available.