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Anyone who is choking should have a medical examination. Complications can occur not only from the choking, but also from the first aid measures that were taken.Seek medical help right away if you find someone unconscious.Tell someone to call 911 ...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 2, 2008
Choking is a condition caused by inhalation of a foreign object that partially or fully blocks the airway.Choking is a major cause of respiratory emergencies and cardiac arrest in infants and children. Choking occurs when a foreign object, such as...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
This is an extreme medical emergency. Knowing what to do can help save your baby's life.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Choking is a major cause of death for children under three, and is a hazard for older children as well. Young children explore the world with their mouths, and they will naturally put in their mouths anything that fits.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Choking is the inability to breathe because the trachea is blocked, constricted, or swollen shut.Choking is a medical emergency. When a person is choking, air cannot reach the lungs.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Call 911 if the victim loses consciousness. Choking occurs when the airway to the lungs becomes blocked, placing the victim's life in danger. Start rescue techniques right away.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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