About this episode
This episode discusses the management of choking as a critical airway emergency, providing practical tips for emergency clinicians.
This month we're taking a look at the management of the most time critical airway emergency... choking. You might think there's not much to talk about here, but we wanted to share really practical tips for how paramedics, EMS workers and other emergency clinicians can deal with this time critical problem. From assessment of true choking, threatened or partial obstructions, to tips for supporting prehospital removal or management whilst undertaking transport to definitive care, this episode has you covered. Check out our other episodes and the supporting article for this podcast at www.generalbroadcast.org.uk This Podcast is supported by GEEKY MEDICS. Check out the fantastic range of study and learning aids available at https://geekymedics.com. For a limited time, save 15% on the Everything Bundle with the discount code EVERY15 . Be in for a chance to win one of their books completely free! Check out our socials posts here: Like the podcast? help keep it free and open access, support us by donating at www.ko-fi.com/generalbroadcast
Topics covered
- airway emergency
- choking
- emergency medicine
- paramedics
- prehospital care
Keywords
- management of choking
- time critical airway emergency
- assessment of choking
- partial obstructions
- prehospital removal
- definitive care
Sponsors
GEEKY MEDICS
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