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An emergency choking incident is treated using the Heimlich maneuver, usually administered by parents, caregivers and teachers, or bystanders. Children who have a choking incident that requires the Heimlich maneuver should be examined by a physician for potential injuries to the...[read article]

Tests for Choking

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Medical Procedures for Choking

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Chest compressions, which keep the person''s blood circulating.Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if a person''s blood flo...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Choking

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A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure that opens up the windpipe(trachea). It is performed in emergency situations, in the operating room, or at bedside of critical...  More
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Self Care for Choking

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The Heimlich maneuver is an emergency technique for preventing suffocation when a person''s airway(windpipe) becomes blocked by a piece of food or other o...  More
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Airway management involves ensuring that the patient has a patent airway through which effective ventilation can take place.An obstructed airway means that the body...  More
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