Choking in the Conscious Adult
Alternate Names : Heimlich Maneuver for Choking in the Conscious Adult, Obstructed Airway
What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?
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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