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What is choking?
It is when an object, or food is stuck in the trachea
2 types of choking
Partial choking, Full blockage
Who is mostly affected?
Children under 3 years old and elders of 71 are mostly affected, but everyone is affected
Other name for abdominal thrusts
Heimlich Maneuver
Choking in other words
Going down the wrong pipe
Name 2 things you can look out for (young children)
LEGO blocks, small toys, etc;
2 signs of choking
Wheezing, forcefully or being unable to talk, clutching the throat, cyanosis (Change of the skin color), Dyspnea (Shortness of breath), coughing
4 minutes and/or more
Main culprits of choking in young children
Non-food items, balloons, coins etc;
what do you need to look out for in toys? (Children)
stickers stating the right age group for your child.