First aid management of asphyxia and drowning Full complete ppt

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2. Asphyxia is a breathing impairment that
occurs when there is insufficient oxygen
in the body. This results in decrease
delivery of oxygen to the brain and can
cause a person to become unconscious or
die.
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3. DROWNING
Death caused by suffocation when
water or other liquids fills the lungṣ.
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4. • Suicide
• Seizure, unconscious near water.
• Drowning in swimming pool.
• Small children have drowning in bath
tubs.
• Fall during boating.
CAUSES:
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5. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
• Body is wet, Cold hands and legs.
• Bluish discoloration of body especially
lips.
• Shivering, restlessness, confusion,
unconsciousness.
• Frothy discharge from mouth, vomiting.
• Increased/decreased rate of breathing/
absent breathing.
• Decreased heart rate.
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6. FIRST AID MANAGEMENT:
• During drowning
• Your safety first: don’t just jump in the
water.
• Throw a light object (life jacket, woodden
piece, rope).
• Rescue the patient from under water.
• Lie the patient in flat surface.
• Remove all the wet clothes and make the
patient warm

7. Asses the patient:
• LOOK: Alertness(AVPU scale) .
Continue…..

8. •LISTEN : Heart sound.
•FEEL : Air passage through nostrils.
No pulse no respiration:
• Start CPR
Patient breathing but has difficulty:
•Maintain ABC
•Manage if injuries
Maintain airway:
•Provide left lateral position
•Clear secretion, Foreign bodies.
•Don’t insert anything in mouth (eg;- spoon).
•Loosen tie, clothing around the neck.
•Remove artificial dentures if possible.

9. Remove excess water from lungs and
abdomen:
 By turning upside down.
 or pressing over the abdomen.
Reassure the patient immediately transfer
to hospital