Abstract
Aspiration of a foreign body is a common hazard in infancy and childhood. In the last 6 years, there has been a great effort to educate the public concerning the prevention of choking due to accidental aspiration of foods or small objects by children. Concomitantly, there has been a campaign to teach the first aid measures essential for evaluation and treatment of choking.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 740-742 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatrics |
Volume | 81 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1988 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health