According to the Mayo Clinic, choking happens when an object blocks the throat or the trachea -- the airway that goes from the throat to the lungs and helps you breathe. If an object blocks the airflow to the lungs it prevents the person from being able breathe well or at all. With new anti-choking devices available on the market, you may wonder which first aid technique would work best in case of a choking emergency.
Even though most parents do everything they can to keep their children safe from the dangers that lurk in every corner and corner of the globe, sometimes tragic accidents do occur, despite our best efforts. The most important thing is to learn how to react to a sudden tragic incident. Parents and caregivers of infants and young children are encouraged to learn CPR, which is offered in many hospitals, schools, and through the American Red Cross. It is recommended that anyone caring for infants or children learn how to assess, treat, and manage a choking emergency. For infants under one year, the infant should be placed face down on the adult's knee, and back blows should be attempted, followed by having the infant on the back, giving abdominal thrusts.
Angela Powell holds the LifeVac device that saved her mother-in law from choking. First aid experts advised that the best time to learn about any choking protocol is not during an emergency. Practice in a relaxed setting so that you can master the drill should you ever need it. "I am open-minded about the new devices available for choking," Dr. Angela Gardner of the American College of Emergency Physicians said.
A 2013 study found that an average of 12,000 children are rushed annually to the hospital for food poisoning injuries. Every 5 days, an American child is killed by choking from eating. Have you bought one of these airway clearance equipment?
Some medical authorities still haven't concluded that anti-choking device are effective. This device was tested by FDA to prove its effectiveness and safety. The device is small enough to be kept in a purse, a cabinet or glove compartment in case of an emergency.
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