Definition
It is the sudden and simultaneous disruption of breathing and heart function, because the relationship between the respiratory and circulatory system.
There may be respiratory arrest and heart continue to function, but occur within minutes cardiac arrest, when no first aid is provided immediately. Also start with a heart attack, in which case almost simultaneously, respiratory arrest occurs. In first aid is important to determine if there is respiratory failure or cardiorespiratory arrest for adequate resuscitation.
Prevention
# Do not give nor let children play with objects like buttons, seeds, or coins.
# Do not allow children to play when you are eating.
# Do not give children foods with shell or bone.
# Prevent children from falling asleep while eating candy or chewing gum.
# Do not hold in the mouth elements that can easily be swallowed.
# Chew your food before swallowing.
# Never leave children alone take a bottle or bottle.
# No smoking.
# Avoid a sedentary lifestyle.
# Bring your problems calmly.
# Express their anger or fear concerns.
# Delegate responsibilities.
# Take appropriate breaks.
# Manage your weight.
# Have a balanced diet.
# Do not exercise when you are in poor health.
# Recognize the manifestations of heart attack.
# Do not exercise after eating abundantly.
# Undergo medical control every year after age 45.
# Do not allow children to come alone swimming rivers or lakes.
# Do not let the reach of children plastic bags.
# Do not cover the children’s faces or leave within reach large heavy blankets or pillows.
Causes of respiratory arrest
# Drowning.
# Airway foreign bodies (pieces of food, vomiting, mucus, blood, etc).
# Inhalation of vapors or irritating gases.
# Choke.
# Alcohol intoxication.
# Excessive doses of drugs.
# Electric shock.
# Injuries.
# Shock.
# Heat stroke or frostbite.
# Burns.
# Inflammation of the throat.
# Obstruction of the throat collapse of the tongue.
# Lack of oxygen (mines, wells, closets) Heart attack.
Cardio respiratory causes of unemployment
# Heart attack.
# Deep hypothermia.
# Shock.
# Inter-cranial trauma.
# Electrocution.
# Hemorrhage severe.
# Dehydration.
# No breathing.
Manifestations of respiratory arrest
# No breathing.
# Cyanosis of the lips and nails.
# Loss of consciousness.
# Pulse rapid and weak.
Cardio respiratory manifestations of unemployment
# Absent pulse and respiration.
# Occasionally Pale bluish lips and nails especially.
# Loss of consciousness
# Partially dilated pupil in 2 or 3 minutes the expansion is complete and does not react to light.