Choking is an ever-present danger for small children – one that can be fatal if a responsible adult doesn't offer the correct aid. In a 2013 study of choking incidents among young children, the ...

The University of Washington School of Medicine site features video demonstrations of CPR and first aid for choking victims. There are separate versions of each video tailored to adults, children and ...

A choking emergency can happen quickly when a child puts a small object or piece of food in their mouth. Small toys, coins, grapes, nuts, and other everyday items can become serious choking hazards, ...

World First Aid Day is observed every year on the second Saturday of September. In 2026, it falls on September 12. The theme for World First Aid Day this year is "First Aid in Migration Contexts".

Choking, which is also referred to as foreign body airway obstruction, happens when a foreign body is lodged in one’s throat, obstructing the air passage into the lungs. It is a life-threatening ...

On October 13, it was announced that a child attending an education and childcare facility in Kashiba City, Nara Prefecture, ...