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Choking - Adult or Child Over 1 Year

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Alternate Names : Heimlich Maneuver - Adult or Child Over 1 Year


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Heimlich Maneuver on Adult
Heimlich Maneuver on Adult

Choking is fairly common. Choking deaths occur most commonly in children less than 3 years old and in senior citizens, but can occur at any age. The Heimlich maneuver has been valuable in saving lives and can be administered by anyone who has learned the technique.


Choking
Choking

Choking is the hindrance of breathing due to an obstruction of the throat or windpipe. The Heimlich maneuver should be conducted to try to dislodge the object.


Heimlich Maneuver on An Adult
Heimlich Maneuver on An Adult

Choking is fairly common. Choking deaths occur most commonly in children less than 3 years old and in senior citizens, but can occur at any age. The Heimlich maneuver has been valuable in saving lives and can be administered by anyone who has learned the technique.


Heimlich Maneuver on Conscious Child
Heimlich Maneuver on Conscious Child

Choking is fairly common. Choking deaths occur most commonly in children less than 3 years old and in senior citizens, but can occur at any age. The Heimlich maneuver has been valuable in saving lives and can be administered by anyone who has learned the technique.


Heimlich Maneuver on Conscious Child
Heimlich Maneuver on Conscious Child

Choking is fairly common. Choking deaths occur most commonly in children less than 3 years old and in senior citizens, but can occur at any age. The Heimlich maneuver has been valuable in saving lives and can be administered by anyone who has learned the technique.




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