Choking (for CONSCIOUS adult or child over 1 year)
Alternative names:
The first aid procedure for choking is also referred to
as the Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts.
Prevention:
- Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly.
- Make sure dentures fit properly.
- Avoid excessive alcohol
consumption before or during eating.
- Keep small objects away from young children.
Updated Date: 02/09/00
Updated By:J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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