Understanding Choking and Its Risks

• Define choking and differentiate between partial and complete airway obstruction.
• Identify common causes and risk factors, including food, small objects, and medical conditions.
• Recognise the signs of choking in adults, children, and infants.
• Understand how the anatomy of the airway contributes to choking risks.

Choking Prevention Strategies

• Learn techniques for creating a safe eating environment and reducing risks during meals.
• Identify choking hazards in toys, household items, and public spaces.
• Explore preventive strategies tailored to high-risk groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals with swallowing disorders.
• Understand the role of food preparation, adaptive utensils, and supervision in choking prevention.
• Discover how technology, such as smart plates and wearable monitors, aids in reducing choking incidents.

Responding to Choking Emergencies

• Recognise the importance of quick intervention to prevent fatal outcomes.
• Perform life-saving techniques, including the Heimlich maneuver for adults and children.
• Learn specialised techniques for choking infants and pregnant individuals.
• Coordinate emergency responses, including calling for professional medical assistance.
• Understand how to use first aid kits effectively in choking situations.
• Manage choking incidents in public settings, ensuring safety and crowd control.

Resuscitation and Post-Emergency Care

• Learn CPR techniques and modifications for different age groups.
• Understand the role of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in choking-related emergencies.
• Recognise complications such as aspiration pneumonia and long-term swallowing difficulties.
• Address emotional and psychological trauma experienced by both victims and caregivers.
• Develop strategies to prevent future choking incidents through education and rehabilitation.