First Aid
Choking occurs when a foreign object becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air... More »
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Disclaimer: Intended as only for reference. Contact a professional if you have serious medical concerns.
The source for this First Aid for Choking page is from a pamphlet published by the American Heart Association. You can reach the OKC AHA office at (405)-942-2444. You can pick up a copy of this and other health/safety brochures at the OUPD headquarters.
www.ou.edu/oupd/choke.htm www.ou.edu/oupd/choke.htm
Introduction· Cardiac Arrest·Choking· Emergency First Aid Priorities· Internal Bleeding· Severed or Constricted Limbs or Digits· Soft Tissue Injuries· Wounds...
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Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first-aid training. Don't use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider.
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Choking is an emergency. Call 911 emergency medical services. Do not attempt to drive a choking person to a hospital emergency department. ... First Aid A-Z ... First Aid Resources...
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Choking first aid - adult or child over 1 year - series Information from Drugs.com ... A.D.A.M. > Choking first aid - adult or child over 1 year - series...
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Choking first aid - infant under 1 year - series Information from Drugs.com ... A.D.A.M. > Choking first aid - infant under 1 year - series ... The danger signs of true choking are:
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STANDARD CPR FOR ADULTS VIDEO - Standard CPR techniques for adults; HANDS-ONLY CPR FOR ADULTS VIDEO - Hands-only CPR techniques for adults; CPR FOR CHILDREN VIDEO - CPR techniques for children; CPR FOR INFANTS VIDEO - CPR techniques for infants; CHOKING ADULT VIDEO - First aid for a choking conscious adult;
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Step 1. Determine if the person can speak or cough. If not, proceed to the next step. ... Step 2. Perform an abdominal thrust (Heimlich Maneuver) repeatedly until the foreign body is expelled. ... First Aid for a Choking Conscious Adult...
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Choking - Heimlich maneuver; Abdominal thrusts ... A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy.
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