What is your reason in giving chest compression to an unconscious choking victim and not abdominal thrust after the did rise 2 rescue breathe?
Chest compression is performed on an unconscious choking victim to dislodge a foreign object from the airway. Abdominal thrusts are not recommended for unconscious victims because they can cause further injury.
Here are the reasons why chest compression is the preferred method for unconscious choking victims:
- Chest compression is more effective in dislodging foreign objects from the airway. Studies have shown that chest compression is more effective than abdominal thrusts in dislodging foreign objects from the airway. This is because chest compression creates a greater difference in pressure between the lungs and the outside air, which helps to expel the foreign object.
- Abdominal thrusts can cause further injury to an unconscious victim. Abdominal thrusts can cause injury to the victim's esophagus, stomach, or intestines. This is especially true if the victim is unconscious and unable to protect their airway.
- Chest compression is easier to perform than abdominal thrusts. Abdominal thrusts require a significant amount of force and can be difficult to perform on an unconscious victim. Chest compression, on the other hand, is a simple procedure that can be performed by anyone.
Here are the steps for performing chest compression on an unconscious choking victim:
1. Place the victim on their back on a firm surface.
2. Kneel beside the victim's head and place the heel of one hand on the victim's sternum, between the nipples.
3. Place your other hand over your first hand and interlace your fingers.
4. Give the chest 30 rapid compressions, pushing down 2 to 3 inches on the victim's sternum.
5. After 30 compressions, check the victim's airway. If the object is still lodged in the airway, repeat the compressions.
6. Continue chest compression until the object is dislodged, the victim begins to breathe, or emergency help arrives.
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