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Choking is a medical emergency with potentially life-threatening consequences. Because of this, it is essential you are able to identify and respond to a choking incident in your workplace! This Ausmed training module will equip you with useful resources to understand who is at an increased risk of choking, how to recognise the signs of choking, and the theory of performing first aid during a choking incident.

Content

5 Video Units • 9 Questions

Pre-reflection

1 Question

Introduction

Older Adults and Choking

2 Questions

Recognising Choking and Performing First Aid

3 Questions

Post-Choking Care and Prevention

2 Questions

Conclusion

Post-reflection

1 Question

What you'll learn:

Identify clients who are at increased risk of choking.

Recognise the signs of choking.

Understand the theory behind performing first aid for choking.

Who it's for:

Care workers and registered nurses working with older clients.

Topics

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Choking First Aid in Residential Aged Care

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Ausmed

Editorial Team

Peer reviewed by

Gauri Godbole

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Timeline

This resource will be updated or unpublished after the due for review date.

Last updated16 May 2024

Published19 Sep 2023

Due for review29 Sep 2024

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Anyone involved in the creation of Ausmed content declare that they have no conflicts of interest. Generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used where possible.