Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 411 / 626
Si un herido en un accidente de circulación presenta una respiración ruidosa o muy dificultosa, ello probablemente significa que...
If a person injured in a road accident has noisy or very difficult breathing, this probably means that...
- ASufre una hemorragia interna.they have internal bleeding.
- BTiene las vías respiratorias parcialmente obstruidas.their airway is partly blocked.
- CEstá en ‘estado de shock’.they are 'in shock'.
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Correct answer
- BTiene las vías respiratorias parcialmente obstruidas.their airway is partly blocked.
Explanation
When a person's airway is partly blocked, they can make noises when breathing, such as wheezing or a harsh, high-pitched sound (stridor). This can be caused by foreign objects, swelling or secretions. So this answer is correct: difficult breathing is a clear sign of a blocked airway.
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