suffocation

The first thing we are going to do in order to know the meaning of the term asphyxia is its etymological origin. Specifically, it must be said that it is a word that derives from Greek, since it is the result of the sum of two elements of that language:
-The prefix “a-”, which can be translated as “without”.
-The noun “sfigmos”, which is equivalent to “pulse”.

It is a concept that refers to the inconvenience or interruption of the breathing (the process of inhaling air to absorb certain substances and then exhaling it).

When a person suffocates, their lungs stop receiving the oxygen they need for their operation. This is usually due to a blocking It occurs in the windpipe or throat area, which prevents air from flowing. If the suffocation continues for several minutes, the person dies.

Choking creates a number of problems before leading to death. The phenomenon can cause irreparable damage to the brain, to cite a serious consequence. If an individual is found unable to breathe, a assisted or artificial respiration to minimize or delay the damage until you can regain your natural breath and overcome the suffocation.

Specifically, the first aid that must be carried out in order to be able to end the suffocation that a person is suffering are the following:
-You have to place the person who is suffering face up on the floor and with the head tilted back. This will prevent the tongue from adopting a position that ends up causing the larynx to become obstructed.
-It must be certified that it does not have any object that is blocking what are the respiratory tract.
-Next, you have to pinch the nose with your fingers to, immediately afterwards, inhale deeply applying the mouth on the victim's. Thus, afterwards, you have to proceed to blow hard until your thorax fills up.
-Then you have to remove the mouth of the person who is suffocating and then proceed to do the same again. Specifically, in an adult patient, this action will have to be repeated about twelve times during the next minute. If it is a small child, the repetitions should amount to about twenty times.

Causes of suffocation include drowning (air cannot enter the body since the subject is under water), the choking (the airway is blocked by an object) and the strangulation (someone exercises Pressure over the windpipe to prevent the passage of air).

It should be noted that suffocation is also called a sensation of dejection or overwhelm and to hindrance that hinders or prevents the development of something. For example: "This office suffocates me: it is very small and lacks air conditioning", "The opening of imports will cause the suffocation of many local producers".