A person who is choking (has complete airway obstruction):
- Can't cry, talk, breathe, or
cough.
- May grasp throat.
- May become severely anxious or
agitated.
- May turn blue or dusky in color.
- May pass
out.
A choking rescue procedure (the Heimlich maneuver) is used to clear
an obstruction in adults and children older than 1 year.
Back blows and chest thrusts are used in babies
younger than 1 year.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David Messenger, MD |
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| Last Revised | July 11, 2011 |
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