Airway Alarms: 5 Breathing Emergencies and How to Respond

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Card 1 โ€” The Goal

๐Ÿ”ค The First Aid Priority (ABC): Assess casualties in an emergency using the ABC priority order: check the Airway is clear, verify Breathing is regular, then manage Circulation and bleeding.

Card 2 โ€” Step 1

๐Ÿ‘ถ Choking Infant Rescue: Hold the infant face down on your forearm, supporting their jaw. Deliver 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades, then flip to give 5 chest thrusts.

Card 3 โ€” Step 2

๐ŸŒŠ Drowning First Actions: Remove the person from the water safely. If they are unconscious and not breathing normally, begin standard CPR with chest compressions immediately.

Card 4 โ€” Step 3

๐Ÿซ Asthma Attack Assist: Help the individual sit upright comfortably and assist them in administering their prescribed rescue inhaler, typically taking 2 to 4 puffs.

Card 5 โ€” The Cheat Sheet

๐Ÿ‘„ Oxygen Deprivation Check: Look for a blue or gray tint on an individual's lips, tongue, or fingernails, which indicates dangerous cyanosis and a critical lack of oxygen.