MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Signs of choking that indicate a need to provide care include: Victim is unable to breathe or talk. To care for an alert choking adult or child: give abdominal thrusts until the object is removed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Someone who is choking may be clutching at their chest or neck and won’t be able to speak, breathe or cough. 1. If someone is choking, encourage them to cough. If the blockage is severe, they may be holding their chest or neck and won’t be able to speak, breathe or cough, and you will need to help them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hit it out. If coughing fails to work, you need to give five sharp back blows. To do this, help them to lean forwards, supporting their upper body with one hand. With the heel of your other hand give them five sharp back blows between their shoulder blades.

Detailed explanation-4: -clutching at the throat. neck or throat pain. inability to speak, breathe or swallow. coughing. wheezing or other unususal breathing sounds. gagging. a change in colour (eg. blue lips or red face) chest pain. More items •20-Jun-2019