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Obstructed Airway - Choking in the Conscious Child
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
- Attribution
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the injury?
If choking is suspected in a conscious child:
If the person performing first aid is alone, he or she should shout for help and begin first aid. If another person is there, he or she should contact the emergency medical system immediately.
Performing the Heimlich maneuver with the child sitting or standing
Performing the Heimlich maneuver with the child lying down
Do not try to remove an object from a conscious child's mouth. This could push the object further into the throat.
If the child becomes unconscious, begin first aid for choking in the unconscious child.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
The Heimlich maneuver can cause vomiting, injuries to internal organs, or broken ribs. Vomiting can be a problem if the vomited material is caught in the airway and inhaled into the lungs.
What happens after treatment for the injury?
It is important for a child who has choked to obtain medical care from a healthcare professional. Occasionally, an object will enter the lung instead of being expelled. This can cause coughing, wheezing, or aspiration pneumonia.