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Alternate Names : Obstructed Airway
Choking in the Conscious Infant | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
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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Choking in the Conscious Infant: Symptoms & Signs
Choking in the Conscious Infant: Prevention & Expectations
Author: James Broomfield, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/05/01