Choking Emergiencies
Choking is a common life-threatening medical emergency characterized by the blockage of air passage with a foreign body or ingestion of food. It is caused by a mechanical obstruction of the airway that prevents normal breathing. Airway obstruction can be partial (allowing some air passage into the lungs) or complete (no air passage into the lungs).
If a choking person can speak, breath, or cough STAND BY - DO NOT INTERFIRE! At this stage it is very important to avoid giving back blows which may cause a foreign body to move and become a total obstruction.
Check Choking Chart below for first aid in a choking emergency.
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Keep in mind that sometimes seconds count in an emergency. When a victim suffers a life-threatening medical situation, first aid is an important first step of emergency care and sometimes life-saving help to an injured or unwell victim before the arrival of professional medical assistance.
Our pages are prepared to help you understand different emergency situations and learn essential first aid to respond to emergencies at home, at work, on the road or anywhere else where instant help is needed and professional help is not ready available. We'd recommend signing up for a first aid course in your local area so you can learn how to prevent and respond to different life's emergencies. First aid course will also provide you with some hands-on practice of lifesaving first aid techniques and an opportunity to learn basic lifesaving skills.
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