Foreign object inhaled : First aid-Conditions
What is Foreign object inhaled: First aid?
Foreign object inhalation refers to the unintentional inhalation of objects into the respiratory tract.
These objects can range from small particles, such as dust or food, to larger items like toys or nuts. When a foreign object is inhaled, it can become lodged in the airway and cause obstruction, leading to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing. Immediate first aid should be administered to prevent further complications and ensure the safety of the individual.
Symptoms Foreign object inhaled
Symptoms include:
Choking
Coughing
Difficulty speaking
No respiration or respiration trouble (breathing misery)
Turning blue, purple or white in the face
Wheezing
Chest, throat or neck pain
If you or your child inhales a foreign object and it causes choking, go to the doctor. If an inhaled foreign object causes choking, you'll need to perform first aid.
If someone is coughing and cannot speak, they should cry or laugh loudly. If someone is choking and can't breathe, they should keep coughing. The American Red Cross recommends providing first aid by providing five deep breaths and then five more shallow breaths.
Give 5 back blows. If someone is choking, stand to the side and behind them. For a child, kneel down and support their back with one arm. Bend them over so that their upper body is parallel to the ground. Deliver five separate back blows between the person's shoulder blades. Rub the leaf gently with your hand.
Give 5 abdominal thrusts.Do five abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver).
Alternate between 5 blows and 5 thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.
If you are the only person present, try to perform back blows and abdominal thrusts before calling 911 or your local emergency number. If someone else is available, have that person call for help while you provide first aid.
If someone has inhaled an object, you should lay them down on their back and try to remove the object with your fingers. If you can see the object in their mouth, reach in and grab it. Be careful not to push it any further down their throat. If the object is still stuck, and the person does not respond, call for help. Make sure to respond to CPR efforts.
The American Heart Association recognizes that some people prefer not to use back blows, and teaches both the back-blow technique and the abdominal thrust procedures. If you have not learned the back-blow technique, it is still acceptable to use it.
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on someone else
Stand behind the person.To help maintain balance, place one foot in front of the other and hold onto your waist. When assisting someone who is choking, kneel down behind the person and use your hands to support their head and neck.
Make a fist with one hand.Place the magnet close to the person's navel.
Grasp the fist with the other hand.Push hard against the stomach with a quick upward thrust - as if trying to lift the person up.
Perform abdominal thrusts between six and ten times. until the blockage is dislodged.
A rescuer can use a modified version of the technique when rescuing someone who is pregnant or obese. The rescuer places his or her hand in the center of the chest to reduce the amount of pressure that is applied to the abdomen.
The Heimlich maneuver can be performed on oneself.
How to perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself
If you are choking and can't breathe, call 911 or your local emergency number. You cannot do back blows on yourself, but you can perform abdominal thrusts.
Place a fist slightly above your navel.
Grasp your fistWith one hand, hold the leaf in place and bend it over a hard surface like a counter or chair.
Shove your fistGo inward and upward.
To be prepared for these situations, learn how to perform the Heimlich maneuver and CPR in a certified first-aid training course.
