Choking

Choking

General Signs of choking
Attack occurs while eating Casualty may clutch their neck
Signs of Mild Airway Obstruction	Signs of Severe Airway Obstruction
Response to question "are you choking?" Casualty speaks and answers yes Other Signs Casualty is able to speak, cough and breathe	Response to question "are you choking?" Casualty unable to speak Casulaty may respond by nodding Other Signs Casualty unable to breathe Breathing sounds wheezy Attempts at coughing are silent Casualty may be unconscious

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