Solo tienes 4 MINUTOS: Cómo reaccionar ante una asfixia en plena carretera | Maniobra de Heimlich

The video addresses how to accurately adapt and integrate basic life support and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO) in the context of a traffic accident or roadside emergency: The PAS Protocol as a Foundation [01:31]: It is emphasized that before assisting a victim experiencing asphyxiation, the Protect, Alert, and Assist protocol must be strictly followed. Securing the scene within the first 60 seconds is vital to prevent the first responder from becoming a second victim. Exceptions for Moving Injured Persons [02:42]: Although traffic accident victims should generally not be moved due to the risk of cervical spine injury, asphyxiation or severe airway obstruction constitutes a life-or-death exception where ensuring respiration takes precedence over spinal cord injury. Airway Management with Cervical Risk [03:35]: In unconscious patients at the scene of a car accident, it is recommended that trained personnel use jaw thrust instead of the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver to avoid extending the neck and protect the spinal cord. Mild vs. Severe Obstruction [04:00]: Back blows are strictly prohibited if the victim is coughing (mild obstruction), as this could further embed the object. The Heimlich maneuver is reserved only for severe obstructions (silent choking). The Critical 4-Minute Threshold [04:36]: If the brain is deprived of oxygen for more than 4 minutes, the damage is irreversible. Since emergency services often take longer to reach a highway, survival depends on the first responder. Risks and Medical Complications [07:10]: A real clinical case is analyzed in which a maneuver performed with excessive force caused a tear and hemoperitoneum due to hepatic contusion (liver injury). Therefore, anyone who undergoes this maneuver must be evaluated in a hospital.