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AIBU?

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To think that every parent should know paediatric first aid

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Mummyofthewildones · 09/03/2024 22:27

Tonight was the single most terrifying experience of my life.
My DS3 choked. Like the proper, silent, gagging kind of choke. The first round of back slaps did nothing, he was not moving air.
Got him over my lap and another 5 hard back blows dislodged the offending piece of meat.
I was seconds away from telling my sister to call an ambulance. It happened a few hours ago and my blood is still running cold. I'm a nurse and have never had to help anyone choking before but thank god my brain remembered what to do.
I feel so sick. I know most people would roughly know what to do but if you aren't sure please please look it up, watch some videos or go on a training course to get familiar with it. I'm still shaking just thinking about it.

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Mummyofthewildones · 10/03/2024 11:20

@SnugglyJumpersMakeItBetter yes, I've seen them and my gut feeling towards them was similar to the nurse you spoke to. But as you say, if used in addition to back blows/abdo thrusts then it's worth trying!

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Mummyofthewildones · 10/03/2024 11:21

Just seen that someone has voted YABU. I'm intrigued...🧐

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Mummyofthewildones · 10/03/2024 11:24

@endofthelinefinally I'm so sorry for your loss. Its so important ❤️

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Choconuttolata · 10/03/2024 15:04

Yes the LifeVac is only meant to be used after trying back slaps/chest or abdominal thrusts I believe. If you are getting to the point of being about to start full CPR because they are losing consciousness and normal choking life support methods have failed I guess it might be worth a try.

I watched an ER Dr trialling it and she struggled to get the mask on the face tight enough to get the suction, she had to go from above the pretend patients head like she would for using a bag valve mask.

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