

#First aid 2016 vs 2017 update
2017 American Heart Association focused update on adult basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation quality: an update to the American Heart Association Guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Kleinman ME, Goldberger ZD, Rea T, et al. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. In: Walls RM, Hockberger RS, Gausche-Hill M, eds. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier 2018:chap 91.ĭe Lorenzo RA. Dallas, TX: American Red Cross 2016.Ĭrocco TJ, Meurer WJ. Continue CPR and keep checking to see if the object is dislodged until medical help arrives.Īmerican Red Cross.This can push the object farther into the airway. If the object is lodged in the person's throat, DO NOT try to grasp it. If you see something blocking the airway and it is loose, try to remove it.Chest compressions may help dislodge the object. If the person is unconscious from choking: If fainting is likely due to low blood sugar, give the person something sweet to eat or drink only when they become conscious.Lay the person flat on the floor and raise their feet about 12 inches (30 centimeters).

If you see a person fainting, try to prevent a fall.

