P006 Anaphylaxis Treatment
Approx. 01:00
of verifiable CPD
£20.00
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening condition. This article will go through the causes and likely outcomes, as well ...
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About This Course
Choking is the physiological response to sudden airways obstruction. Foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) causes asphyxia and is a terrifying condition, occurring very acutely, with the patient often unable to explain what is happening to them. If severe, it can result in rapid loss of consciousness and death if first aid is not undertaken quickly and successfully. Immediate recognition and response are of the utmost importance.
Aims
This course aims to help learners understand the causes and potential seriousness of airway obstruction. An overview of the non surgical and surgical management of an airway obstruction, is given.
Objectives
- To explain the causes of airway obstruction.
- To discuss the management of airway obstruction.
- To describe the technique to produce a surgical airway.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module you will understand the causes and potential seriousness of airway obstruction and be able to discuss the non surgical and surgical management of an airway obstruction.
