Choking

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Choking

Universal sign of choking

two hands across the neck

#1 food that causes choking

Hot Dogs

Risk Factors

Poor Chewing

Wrong DIet

Intoxicated people

Dentures that don't fit right

Playing, crying, talking, laughing while eating

Preventing Choking

Chew food

Make sure patients are following their prescribed diet

Report if you notice patients having trouble chewing/ swallowing

Keep small round objects hidden from dementia patients

Signs of choking

Mild Obstruction

Patient is able to breathe, speak and cough effectively

Fully responsive and able to answer questions ex. they say "Yes" when you ask if they are choking

Severe Obstruction

Unable to breathe or speak

Wheezing sounds

Quiet coughs

Turning blue or purple (Cyanosis)

Losing consciousness