| QUIZ: He is about to suffocate. *solved* |
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| Tuesday, 08 December 2009 10:24 |
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Case description: 21 yo male ordered some shrimps during a family dinner. After the meal he began suffocating. His first assumtion was, that something was stuck in his throat so he tried to spit it out, nothing came out but his condition began to get worse. The surrouding people noticed the man swelling and getting pale. His sister is allergic to shimps. The ambulance was called - estimated time of arrival, 20 min but the man is bearley breathing by now Quiz question: What can you do before the ambulance gets there? Any ideas? |
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Search the person or their belongings for an epinephrine shot if they are unable to speak. A person with known allergies should always carry an epinephrine shot with them at all times in case of an emergency.
Inject the person with epinephrine before calling 911. Make a fist around the injection, bite off the cap and push the shot down hard into the person's outer mid-thigh. Hold the shot in place for 10 seconds before removing it slowly, then massage the injection site for another 10 seconds.Lay the person flat, lifting their legs.
Option 2: If no Epi-Pen is available.Attempt to maintain airway integrity.
Lay the person flat, lifting their legs. Make sure the person is able to breathe and ask them what position helps them breathe easier.If air supply is completly closed and there is no carotid pulse at this point. Start chest compressions & prepare to perform tracheotomy if neccesary. Obtain an ink pen for breathing tube substitute. High content alcohol beverage for sterilization. The sharpest knife available.Perform procedure.Air & blood circulation are 2 vital points in this situation.
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