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Why YSK:

Despite choking being an emergency, until recently there has been limited high-quality evidence to guide bystanders on the most effective way to help. Techniques like abdominal thrusts (formerly known as the Heimlich maneuver), back blows and chest compressions or thrusts have existed since the mid-1900s but, until recently, recommendations were largely based on case reports rather than rigorous scientific data. This evidence gap is dangerous.

Bystander response is the primary driver of a choking person’s outcome, so ensuring people know the safest and most effective way to care for a choking person can save lives.

Please see the article for the full piece, it's not long.

Article authors:

  • Cody Dunne - Emergency Medicine Physician and PhD Candidate, University of Calgary
  • Andrew McRae - Associate Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary
  • Khara Sauro - Associate professor, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary

If you need more motivation to open the article, here is an interesting fact:

New research suggests back blows cleared choking obstructions in 72 per cent of cases, superior to both abdominal thrusts (59 per cent) and chest thrusts (27 per cent).

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[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Learn to be ok with taking the L and spit food that is too hot back out of your mouth instead of swallowing. Also, test the temperature with smaller bits that will cool inside your mouth easier before going for a big bite.

[–] SlurpingPus@lemmy.world 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (3 children)

Too late. I have a hot potato piece in the esophagus right now, and the tunnel in my sight. I don't need preaching, I need urgent advice.

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

I need more information. Are the potatoes stuck in your throat mashed? Or if they aren't, are you able to get a masher in there? Might help loosen it up and make it more delicious if you add some butter and milk or heavy cream.

[–] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Hmm ok, let me do some research on hot potatoes and I'll get back to you.

[–] baguettefish@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 hours ago

hot and starchy

[–] fibojoly@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 hours ago

Water. Lots of it.