Artist dies of suffocation: when to worry and what to do in cases like this?

Artist dies of suffocation: when to worry and what to do in cases like this?


César Romero has died at the age of 74


Summary

The visual artist César Romero died at the age of 74 from suffocation, underlining the importance of recognizing the signs and acting appropriately in cases of asphyxia, which mainly affect children, with measures such as the Heimlich maneuver and the recommendations of the Ministry of Health.




The death of artist César Romero, 74, has raised the alarm about the risk of suffocation. The artist was eating with the help of a caregiver when he suffered food asphyxiation.

Although people of all ages should be aware of the dangers, 94% of fatal cases occur in children up to 7 years old, according to the Ministry of Health. These accidents generally happen when the child carries objects that block the passage of air to the mouth or nose, a common habit for his age.

While any object in the respiratory system can pose a risk, there is a greater warning related to certain grains, such as peanuts, beans, popcorn and corn, when it comes to foods. This is because children can swallow them without chewing them.

The signs of suffocation are quite obvious to anyone nearby. Persistent cough, wheezing, sudden shortness of breath, hoarseness, and purple lips and nails may indicate that the person is choking.

In case of suffocation, the recommended actions are different depending on the symptoms. When partial aspiration of the object or food occurs and the child coughs and makes sounds, the best solution is not to intervene in the home environment, but rather to refer him to a health service.

Now, if the aspiration is total, the child is unable to make any sound and has symptoms such as purple lips and nails and shortness of breath, you need to intervene immediately.

In the case of children under 1 year old, the Ministry of Health recommends five blows with the hand on the back with the child head down. Subsequently, five compressions must be made on the front until the object or food is expelled.

But if the child is more than 1 year old, the Heimlich maneuver is indicated. It consists of compressions under the ribs, facing upwards, embracing the child from behind until the foreign body is expelled through the mouth.

Source: Terra

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