Foreign body aspiration poses a serious risk to young children; although most caregivers show good awareness, critical gaps ...

As a first-time mum, Leah said she was nervous about weaning. (Leah Weenen) I’ll never forget the night that changed me as a mother. On a seemingly ordinary evening in March, my eight-month-old son, ...

A choking emergency can turn really scary, really quickly. Whether it’s yourself or another person, knowing how to remove the blockage while staying calm can be the difference between life and death.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Warwick teacher is being praised for her quick actions after she used the Heimlich maneuver to save a young student who was choking. It’s important to note that if ...

Alabaster Pizzo, “Choking First Aid poster” (2016) (all images courtesy the artist unless otherwise noted) In 1978, shortly after the discovery of the Heimlich Maneuver, New York City introduced its ...

The University of Washington School of Medicine site features video demonstrations of CPR and first aid for choking victims. There are separate versions of each video tailored to adults, children and ...

During holidays, when people are exposed to a variety of foods, visits to the emergency room for gastrointestinal symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting are also frequent. Overeating and ...

If your baby or toddler is suddenly unable to breathe, cry, cough, or speak, he may be choking. This happens if his airways get blocked. Knowing how to quickly clear a blocked airway and, if necessary ...

HOUSTON — It’s every parent’s or caregiver’s worst nightmare: seeing their child struggle to breathe. Unfortunately, it’s all too common, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Food-related ...

CLIFTON, Ohio (WKRC) -The quick action of a local teacher likely saved a young boy's life. A preschool student started choking on his lunch, but thankfully his teacher knew what to do. Surveillance ...