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food-and-drink8 days ago

Tragic Mocha Choking Incidents Continue in Japan During New Year

A woman in Tokyo died and six others were hospitalized after choking on mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake eaten during New Year celebrations. The incident highlights the ongoing risk of mochi choking, especially among the elderly, with authorities advising caution when consuming the chewy treat. Historically, mochi has been linked to multiple fatalities and hospitalizations in Japan, prompting safety tips such as chewing slowly and cutting the cake into small pieces.

via CBS News|
#choking#food-and-drink#hazards
health6 months ago

Devices to Prevent Elderly Choking: A Potential Solution?

Choking is a significant risk for elderly Americans, causing over 4,100 deaths annually, prompting the marketing of antichoking devices like LifeVac and Dechoker. While these devices are intended to help when traditional methods like back slaps and Heimlich maneuver are not feasible, their safety and effectiveness are not yet well-established, and more research is needed to determine their true benefit.

via WTOP|
#antichoking-devices#choking#elderly
health-mental-health1 year ago

Tragic Death: Inquest Reveals Kirsty Thain Choked on Chip Butty

An inquest heard that Kirsty Thain, a 36-year-old woman from Wakefield, died after choking on a chip butty at Kendray Hospital in Barnsley while under intensive observation due to previous suicide attempts. She had been detained under the Mental Health Act and had a history of self-harm. The inquest also revealed that she had been given an accidental overdose of medication on the day of her death.

via BBC.com|
#choking#health-mental-health#inquest
health-and-wellness2 years ago

Understanding the Urgency: Decoding the Dangers of 'Down the Wrong Pipe'

This article explores the phenomenon of coughing "down the wrong pipe," explaining that it occurs when food or liquid enters the windpipe instead of the esophagus. While it is usually harmless and can be resolved by coughing, in some cases it can lead to choking or aspiration pneumonia, which requires immediate medical attention. The article provides tips on how to prevent this from happening and when to seek emergency care.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#choking#coughing#emergency
odd-news2 years ago

Double Trouble: Woman Survives Choking on Food, Only to Swallow Toothbrush in Bizarre Mishap

A 21-year-old woman from Galdakao, Spain, accidentally swallowed her toothbrush while trying to dislodge a piece of food stuck in her throat. She spent three hours with the toothbrush stuck in her esophagus before being rushed to the hospital. Doctors were able to remove the toothbrush without surgery by looping the head with surgical twine and pulling it out. The woman felt no pain during the ordeal and was relieved to be able to breathe again.

via New York Post |
#choking#freak-accident#medical-procedure
odd-news2 years ago

French Fry Mishap Leads to Car Crash at Henderson Enterprise

A car crashed into an Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Henderson, Kentucky, after the driver started choking on a french fry. The incident occurred after the driver and passenger had stopped at a nearby McDonald's drive-thru. Both individuals sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital, while the Enterprise was unoccupied as it was closed on Sundays.

via 14 News WFIE Evansville|
#car-crash#choking#enterprise-rent-a-car
human-interest2 years ago

Quick-thinking Chick-fil-A worker saves choking child's life

A Chick-fil-A worker in Georgia is being hailed as a hero after she saved the life of a three-year-old girl who was choking on a coin. Mia Isabella Velez noticed the commotion in the drive-thru line, ran towards the car, and performed the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the coin from the child's throat. The child's mother, Liliana Leahy, expressed her gratitude and called it a "miracle" that they stopped at the restaurant. The family was later reunited with Velez, who was thanked with flowers and balloons.

via CBN.com|
#chick-fil-a#choking#drive-thru
crime2 years ago

Inmate's Escape Attempt Turns Fatal as Deputy Dies from Handcuff Chain Attack

An inmate in Indianapolis allegedly used the chain of his handcuffs to choke a sheriff's deputy, who later died at the hospital. The attack was captured on video, showing the inmate stepping behind the deputy and choking him until he stopped moving. The inmate then removed his handcuffs, drove off in the jail van, and crashed it into a light pole before being taken into custody. The deputy, identified as John Durm, leaves behind his wife and four children.

via CNN|
#attack#choking#crime
crime2 years ago

Escaped Inmate Fatally Attacks Deputy in Escape Attempt

Inmate Orlando Mitchell allegedly used the chain linking his handcuffs to choke Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm during an escape attempt at the detention center. Mitchell gained control of the sheriff's van but crashed it shortly after. Deputy Durm died from his injuries, while Mitchell was taken into custody. The incident was captured on video, showing Mitchell choking Durm until he stopped moving. Mitchell was in jail on a murder charge for shooting his son's mother outside a daycare in 2022.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#choking#crime#escape-attempt