Choking emergencies develop rapidly and require immediate, decisive action to prevent tragic outcomes. When someone cannot breathe, speak, or cough forcefully due to an airway obstruction, permanent ...

Choking is one of the top five leading causes of unintentional, injury-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocacy organization focused on ...

Knowing how to help when an infant is choking can save their life. Acting promptly and calling 911 to get help from first responders are both essential. Choking is a leading cause of death among young ...

Eating is a social event. Whether it’s a night out with friends or an evening at home enjoying family dinner, conversation goes well with food. But what if, in the middle of laughter and big bites, ...

Cody Dunne receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Grant # 202410MFE-531150-95777) and the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians’ Junior Investigator Grant. Andrew ...