Preventing choking and suffocation in children

Claude Cyr, Brent E. Hagel, I. Barry Pless, Jeffrey W. Scott, Natalie L. Yanchar, Mitchell Zelman, Dominic Allain, Pamela Fuselli, Gail Salminen, Robin Skinner, Anne Marie Ugnat, Matthew John Bowes, Amy Ornstein, Lynne J. Warda

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Abstract

Choking, suffocation, and strangulation cause serious unintentional injuries in children and are leading causes of unintentional death in infants and toddlers. Nearly all choking, suffocation and strangulation deaths and injuries are preventable. The present statement reviews definitions, epidemiology and effective prevention strategies for these injuries. Recommendations that combine approaches for improving safety, including research, surveillance, legislation and standards, product design and education, are made. Paediatric health care providers should be encouraging parents and other caregivers to learn CPR and choking first aid, as well as offering anticipatory, age-appropriate guidance to prevent these injuries, at regular health visits.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-92
Number of pages2
JournalPaediatrics and Child Health
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2012

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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