How to Safety Check and Rescue a choking victim

‍As scary as it sounds, a choking victim can be as dangerous as they are responsive. It's easy to get frustrated with them and fear for your life when you realize they aren't responding to any of your efforts to save their life. This is when Choking First Aid Australia comes in. But what if you could help them before it was too late? What if you could identify the signs that they were about to die and take action before it was too late? All you have to do is learn how to safety check and rescue a choking victim.

What is a safety check?

A choking or strangling risk is when a person's airway is constricted or choked by another person. The airways in our bodies are made up of several parts, or "lungs," that act as an "equation" to determine how much air we have in our bodies. The more air that is "in," or the more "out" of the lungs is the person, the greater the chance of survival. The lungs are very flexible and can open and close to make way for the growth and breathing of body parts, as well as expand and contract to accommodate the things we put in our mouths and noses, such as food, drinks, and dirt. It is important to remember that the more a person aspirates (breaths in), the less air they have in their lungs. The person is "at-risk" of death if they don't receive any air.

How to Stop a Choking Victim from suffocating

The first step to stopping a choking victim from suffocating is to realize that they are at risk. By doing a safety check, you can identify the signs that your loved one may be in danger and take action before it is too late. These include: - Straining or holding your loved one's body parts in your hands - Getting no response from your loved one - Feeling hot (this is called "exostosis" and is a sign of developing lung disease) - Breathing slowly and deeply - Having gauze or a rolled-up Yoga mat nearby - Having a phone nearby - Having a tool that can measure airflow, like a mask or a stethoscope - Once you have identified the signs, you can start the "treat" or "rescue" procedure.

Things you can do to save a life (and avoid a choking incident)

To make sure your loved one is safe and secure, start by being aware of your own safety. By doing a safety check, you can identify the signs that your loved one is at risk and take action before it is too late. These include: - Taking regular breaks throughout the day - Paying attention to your own health - Using an air purifier to filter out toxins - Using an oxygen tank - Using a fan to help distribute air - Using an emergency "code red" dialling number if you are out of service - Asking family and friends to do the same - Wrapping any exposed body parts in tight, warm, plastic wrap - Protecting your loved ones from harm - Ensuring that oxygen is distributed - Creating a safe space for you and your loved ones - Ensuring that no one is in danger - Knowing when to call an emergency number.

The 3-2-1 Rule for doing a safe rescue

If a person is in any immediate danger, you must try to rescue them, even if they are not able to call for help. The 3-2-1 Rule, also known as the "treat, rescue, and evacuate" rule, applies to everyone — even if they are unable to call for help. The "treat" phase of the rescue procedure provides Choking First Aid Australia, or "triage," medical assistance, or "triage" (if you are in a medical emergency), or "evacuate." The "rescue" phase of the rescue procedure allows you to "rescue," or "rescue and carry," your loved one from any possible danger. The "evacuate" phase of the rescue procedure gives you the "means" to "escape" (if you are in an escape-only scenario) or "away," or "remove" your loved one from any potential danger.

Wrapping Up

The best way to end this article is to ask yourself — what could I do if I was in your shoes? What would I do if I were in a crisis? There may be situations where you just don't know what to do. In those situations, the "treat, rescue, and Evacuate" Rule applies. By following these steps and Choking First Aid Australia, you can help save a life and avoid a choking incident.