1 Min Choking And How To Help
Medical Emergency Preparedness & Response
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1m 34s
Learn how to detect when someone is choking and perform the Heimlich maneuver.
☑ Choking Detection
☑ Heimlich Maneuver Skills
☑ Increased Emergency Preparedness
✎ Learn The Science: Risk of choking is increased in individuals who may have dental issues such as wearing dentures, having few teeth, or having unstable dental prosthetics. Ways to reduce risk of choking include cutting food into small pieces, and chewing food around 30-40 times before swallowing.
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