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First aid fact sheet - Choking adult or child (over 1 year)

First aid fact sheet - Choking adult or child (over 1 year)

Fact sheet,
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This fact sheet provides first aid instructions for choking in adults or children over one year. It details recognising choking symptoms and steps for emergency care and guidance to call emergency services if necessary.

Author
External resource
External Link
https://stjohn.org.au/assets/uploads/fact%20sheets/english/Fact%20sheets_choking%20adult.pdf
Key Theme
Food and nutrition
Clinical safety
Standard
6: Food and Nutrition
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
6.2: Assessment of nutritional needs and preferences
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
First aid fact sheet - Choking adult or child (over 1 year)

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