How do we survive? For me survival includes being surrounded by the ones I love, fresh air, great food, cold apple cider and a daily dose of laughter. Ok so seriously, how do we survive??
Take yourself back to year 8 Science, remember your teacher attempting to engage you through a variety of activities. Learning that when we breathe the air enters the lungs via the airway and reaches the small structures known as alveoli. This being the site of gas exchange. Oxygen in, carbon dioxide out. Without this exchange the bottom line is... we die!
If the airway becomes blocked for any reason this can lead to brain cell damage. One of the most important aspects of first aid training that we teach is to keep the airway clear. Some hints when dealing with an unconscious patient:
- if needed remove any material in the patients mouth
- in an adult gently tilt head back supporting the jaw
- if breathing normally place in recovery position and call for help
- if not breathing normally commence CPR and seek urgent medical assistance
'A' is for Airways: Keep Clear at all times!
(and if you run into your year 8 Science teacher in the street say hello, you may just make their day!)
~V~
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