RESPIRATORY SUPPORT

10. RESPIRATORY SUPPORT

   1.  In cases of loss of consciousness.  This may be because of

       a)  Head injury

       b)  Poisoning

       c)  Diabetic coma

       d)  Fainting because of fright

       e)  Stroke

       f)  Heart-attack

       g)  Drunkeness

 

       In these cases, check the airway is clear, pull the head

       back,jaw and tongue forwards, clear the throat.

 

   2.  If not breathing, give mouth to mouth breathing as shown

       in  or  ventilation of self inflating bag if

       available

   3.  Some may require long term support on a ventilator

 

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