For every use of a Dechoker ACD in a choking emergency we receive feedback. This allows us to monitor safety and collate information used for research.
Those involved with the choking incident and use of the Dechoker often add a their own comment at the end. The emotion is often quite clear as they recall the event.
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An inquest heard how Gordon Mordue, who was 82, died after choking on his dinner whilst at the Fountain Way, NHS Mental Health Unit, in Salisbury.
A Jury was told how Mr Mordue had moved to the facility in late 2019 due to concerns over his behaviour, and was eating Sausage and Mash when the incident happened in February last year.
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A 90-year-old retired GP from Narberth who served the local community for over 40 years has died after choking in a care home.
An inquest in Pembrokeshire heard that Dr David Ieuan Jones had poor mobility but was reportedly eating a normal diet when the incident happened in June this year.
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