1. CHOKING AND CONVULSIONS
FIRST AID

2. CHOKING 3,000 die every year – 2/3rds are under the age of 6
#1 accidental death for children under 1
Adults-nicknamed “Café Coronary”
Mix alcohol with food and talking
Food gets lodged in windpipe

3. CHOKING Signs Victim grabs the throat Face turns (blue)
Victim cannot speak
Coughing is noise so do not attempt to rescue

4. CHOKING Treatment Use Heimlich Maneuver (abdominal thrust)
Infants (age 1 & under) – use back blows & chest thrusts
Self-treated – use hands or chair
Get medical attention

5. CONVULSIONS SIGNS Uncontrollable muscle contractions
Loss of bladder & bowel control
Medical alert tag
Blow to the head

6. CONVULSIONS Treatment Protect the head Don’t restrain
Don’t put anything in the mouth
Let the victim rest
Get medical attention