Choking - adult or child over 1 year
Alternative Names
Heimlich maneuver - adult or child over 1 yearPrevention
- Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly.
- Make sure dentures fit properly.
- Don't drink too much alcohol before or during eating.
- Keep small objects away from young children.
References
Murray, JF. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2000.
Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, eds. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2002.
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