Care Volunteer Training

Signs of Choking

General signs of choking

Ineffective Coughing

Effective Coughing

Witnessed episode

Unable to vocalise

Crying or verbal response to questions

Coughing or choking

Quiet or silent cough

Loud cough

Sudden onset

Unable to breathe

Able to take a breath before coughing

Recent history of playing with or eating small objects

Cyanosis

Decreasing level of consciousness

Fully responsive

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