Choking in the Conscious Adult: Symptoms & Signs (Heimlich Maneuver for Choking in the Conscious Adult, Obstructed Airway)

Alternate Names : Heimlich Maneuver for Choking in the Conscious Adult, Obstructed Airway

Signs and symptoms of choking in a conscious adult include:

difficulty breathing or lack of breathing

inability to move air in or out of the lungs through the mouth or nose

face and extremities turning blue

clutching the throat or chest

If the choking episode is left untreated, unconsciousness or death may follow.

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01