A supported living service on the South Coast has become the latest Adult Care provider to deploy a Dechoker ACD when a a resident began to choke. The Risk Assessment completed by the care provider had demonstrated that in the event of a choking incident a response would have been very limited.
Whilst back blows and abdominal thrusts may be suitable for the majority, as a permanent wheelchair user it is clear the the latter or, even both of these procedures, will present a challenge.
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