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Choking ranks as the fourth most common cause of accidental fatalities globally and affects individuals of all ages.
Choking ranks as the fourth most common cause of accidental fatalities globally and affects individuals of all ages.
A decade ago, my son Michael passed away from a sudden, preventable accident.
Though it's a difficult memory to revisit, I hope that by sharing my story, I can help others prevent similar incidents from happening.
By the end of this article, you will have a complete understanding of how to respond to choking emergencies, no matter where they occur, be it at home, work, school, or a nursing home. Your newfound knowledge could even help you save someone's life, including your own.
Here's my story. During a Thanksgiving dinner, Michael suddenly began choking.
As a nurse who works in an emergency room, I acted quickly and attempted back blows. When those didn't work, I tried abdominal thrusts, but I couldn't generate enough force. My husband then attempted back blows, but they were also unsuccessful. He then tried abdominal thrusts while I called for an ambulance, but it was too late.
A decade ago, my son Michael passed away from a sudden, preventable accident.
Though it's a difficult memory to revisit, I hope that by sharing my story, I can help others prevent similar incidents from happening.
By the end of this article, you will have a complete understanding of how to respond to choking emergencies, no matter where they occur, be it at home, work, school, or a nursing home. Your newfound knowledge could even help you save someone's life, including your own.
Here's my story. During a Thanksgiving dinner, Michael suddenly began choking.
As a nurse who works in an emergency room, I acted quickly and attempted back blows. When those didn't work, I tried abdominal thrusts, but I couldn't generate enough force. My husband then attempted back blows, but they were also unsuccessful. He then tried abdominal thrusts while I called for an ambulance, but it was too late.
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