CHOKING AND CONVULSIONS FIRST AID
CHOKING 3,000 die every year – 2/3rds are under the age of 6 #1 accidental death for children under 1 Adults-nicknamed “Café Coronary” Mix alcohol with food and talking Food gets lodged in windpipe
CHOKING Signs Victim grabs the throat Face turns (blue) Victim cannot speak Coughing is noise so do not attempt to rescue
CHOKING Treatment Use Heimlich Maneuver (abdominal thrust) Infants (age 1 & under) – use back blows & chest thrusts Self-treated – use hands or chair Get medical attention
CONVULSIONS SIGNS Uncontrollable muscle contractions Loss of bladder & bowel control Medical alert tag Blow to the head
CONVULSIONS Treatment Protect the head Don’t restrain Don’t put anything in the mouth Let the victim rest Get medical attention