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Choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year - Prevention
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Heimlich maneuver - unconscious adult or child over 1 year
Prevention:
Eat slowly and chew food completely.
Don't drink too much alcohol before or during eating.
Keep small objects away from young children.
Make sure dentures fit properly.
Reviewed last on: 2/15/2008
Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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