Choking in Children: What to Do and How to Prevent.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2019
Identifier
DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20190819-01
Abstract
Choking happens when a child's airway is blocked by a foreign substance that impairs oxygenation and ventilation. It is one of the most frightening scenarios a parent can imagine. It happens suddenly and can have the direst of consequences. Small objects, such as food and candy, are the usual offenders. Child-related risk factors are largely developmental due to physical and cognitive immaturity. This article describes the magnitude of the problem, delineates some of the risks, and outlines prevention. [Pediatr Ann. 2019;48(9):e338-e340.].
Journal Title
Pediatric annals
Volume
48
Issue
9
First Page
338
Last Page
338
MeSH Keywords
Adolescent; Airway Obstruction; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Child; Child, Preschool; First Aid; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Primary Prevention; Risk Factors
Keywords
Adolescent; Airway Obstruction; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Child; Child, Preschool; First Aid; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Primary Prevention; Risk Factors
Recommended Citation
Dowd MD. Choking in Children: What to Do and How to Prevent. Pediatr Ann. 2019;48(9):e338-e340. doi:10.3928/19382359-20190819-01
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