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Alternate Names : Heimlich Maneuver for Choking in the Conscious Adult, Obstructed Airway
Choking in the Conscious Adult | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
In many cases, choking can be prevented by:
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Choking in the Conscious Adult: Diagnosis & Tests
Choking in the Conscious Adult: Treatment & Monitoring
Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/05/01