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LIFE SAVED: A&E visit not required for 87-year-old Care Home resident

Posted on 4 June 20214 June 2021 by Dechoker UK

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.
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Another week. Another 2 choking deaths avoided with DeChoker

Posted on 1 December 2019 by developer

Once again, 2 clients at almost opposite ends of the country have reported calling on their DeChoker devices when faced with a resident in a choking emergency.

This time in Plymouth, Devon and again in Ormskirk, Lancashire where care staff were faced with a resident in a severe choking emergency.

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Posted in BlogTagged Care Home, Choking, Dechoker, Devon, Lancashire, life saved