Choking is an ever-present danger for small children – one that can be fatal if a responsible adult doesn't offer the correct aid. In a 2013 study of choking incidents among young children, the ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Warwick teacher is being praised for her quick actions after she used the Heimlich maneuver to save a young student who was choking. It’s important to note that if ...

The University of Washington School of Medicine site features video demonstrations of CPR and first aid for choking victims. There are separate versions of each video tailored to adults, children and ...

As a first-time mum, Leah said she was nervous about weaning. (Leah Weenen) I’ll never forget the night that changed me as a mother. On a seemingly ordinary evening in March, my eight-month-old son, ...

During holidays, when people are exposed to a variety of foods, visits to the emergency room for gastrointestinal symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting are also frequent. Overeating and ...

National Choking Awareness Day was on March 28th. PSL wanted to bring attention to the tragedy of choking. It is our country’s 4th leading cause of accidental death. With that in mind, we are proud to ...