Citation

Dowd MD. Pediatr. Ann. 2019; 48(9): e338-e340.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/19382359-20190819-01

PMID

31505005

Abstract

Choking happens when a child's airway is blocked by a foreign substance that impairs oxygenation and ventilation. It is one of the most frightening scenarios a parent can imagine. It happens suddenly and can have the direst of consequences. Small objects, such as food and candy, are the usual offenders. Child-related risk factors are largely developmental due to physical and cognitive immaturity. This article describes the magnitude of the problem, delineates some of the risks, and outlines prevention. [Pediatr Ann. 2019;48(9):e338-e340.].

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