Choking in the Conscious Infant: Diagnosis & Tests (Obstructed Airway)

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Choking in the Conscious Infant

Alternate Names : Obstructed Airway

Choking in the Conscious Infant | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the injury recognized?

Usually a person will notice that the infant is having difficulty breathing. There may be a shocked, anxious look on the infant's face, and the baby may begin to turn blue.

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 12/08/00

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