Relias have become latest digital learning provider to add the Dechoker ACD training course to their portfolio of courses. Adult care providers who access their LMS platform will be able to undertake the module as part of their subscription.

Relias has been providing digital learning solutions for health and social care since 2002 and have helped over 10,000 organisations globally to improve their standard of care.

Just days after another Dechoker ACD was used to remove a piece of peeled tomato prevent a choking incident – this time broccoli was the culprit.

Some 30-minutes from the nearest ambulance station, care staff were able to deploy their Dechoker ACD when first aid treatment failed to remove the offending vegetable.

Lunchtime at an Exmouth Care Home nearly ended in tragedy when a resident began choking on a peeled tomato. Care staff delivered choking Basic Life Support but the object did not budge.

Fortunately the home is equipped with Dechoker ACD kits with staff trained in both how and when to use them. Within moments of being deployed the resident was able to breath again.