During lunch, a 72-year-old woman suffered a choking attack. A nurse took a look at her airway and found there was something blocking it, but it was too far down to do a finger sweep. We were able to remove the object with the Dechoker.
During lunch, a 72-year-old woman suffered a choking attack. A nurse took a look at her airway and found there was something blocking it, but it was too far down to do a finger sweep. We were able to remove the object with the Dechoker.
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The Dechoker® airway clearing device can be used for choking emergencies on anyone 12 months old and up. Dechoker® recommends first action Red Cross/AHA protocol. If this fails continue CPR, and use the Dechoker®.