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Obstructed Airway - Choking in the Unconscious Adult
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How is the injury recognized?
An adult who is unconscious as a result of choking will be unresponsive. The rescuer will be unable to push air into the lungs with mouth-to-mouth breathing. Bystanders may report an episode of choking, followed by unconsciousness.