Lesson 4: Choking

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Choking is an obstruction of the upper airway by food particles or any other objects, which prevents a person from breathing effectively. Choking can cause a simple coughing fit, but complete blockage of the airway may lead to death due to hypoxia. Choking is an emergency that requires fast, appropriate action by a trained person. Because choking cuts off oxygen to the vital organs, provide first aid, as quickly as possible. The universal sign for choking is hands clutched to the throat. A trained person should know the management for choking for an adult, a child and an infant.

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Understand causes of choking
• Understand types of choking
• Management of choking for an adult victim
• Management of choking for a child victim
• Management of choking for an infant victim

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