First aid in Chocking
, Choking
• Occurs when a foreign object gets
stuck in the throat.
• Mild blockage can be cleared by
coughing
• Severe blockage may impair
speaking, coughing and breathing,
and eventually loose consciousness.
• Upon loss of consciousness, the
throat muscles will relax and air way
may open enough for rescue
breathing
• Aims of first aider
• Remove obstruction
• Arrange for urgent hospital care if
necessary
, Choking
• Occurs when a foreign object gets
stuck in the throat.
• Mild blockage can be cleared by
coughing
• Severe blockage may impair
speaking, coughing and breathing,
and eventually loose consciousness.
• Upon loss of consciousness, the
throat muscles will relax and air way
may open enough for rescue
breathing
• Aims of first aider
• Remove obstruction
• Arrange for urgent hospital care if
necessary
