Choking - Adult or Child Over 1 Year
Alternate Names : Heimlich Maneuver - Adult or Child Over 1 Year
Definition
Choking is when someone can't breathe because food, a toy, or other object is blocking the airway (throat or windpipe).
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Overview & Considerations
A choking person's airway may be completely or partially blocked. A complete blockage is an urgent medical emergency. A partial obstruction can quickly become life threatening if the person loses the ability to breathe in and out sufficiently.
Without oxygen, permanent brain damage can occur in as little as 4 minutes. Rapid first aid for choking can save a life.
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