{"id":66335,"date":"2023-08-26T18:17:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T18:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/?p=66335"},"modified":"2023-08-26T18:17:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T18:17:29","slug":"minute-by-minute-the-devastating-damage-choking-can-cause-from-brain-injury-to-death-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/lifestyle\/minute-by-minute-the-devastating-damage-choking-can-cause-from-brain-injury-to-death-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Minute-by-minute the devastating damage choking can cause from brain injury to death | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

BEING vigilant about choking hazards is part and parcel of being a parent. <\/p>\n

Most will know to supervise their tots when they're eating and are on high alert in case they put anything in their mouths. <\/p>\n


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But many might not understand the devastating reality of what it means for your child to choke on something and how quickly it can affect the rest of their body. <\/p>\n

A new video put together by the medics behind Tiny Hearts<\/span> Education shows how crucial it is to act quickly if your child chokes on a piece of food or an object. <\/p>\n

In a recent post to their Instagram page, the baby and child first aid experts emphasised that "chocking is an emergency". <\/p>\n

"Every second counts and the sooner you can act, the better the outcomes for your child," they wrote. <\/p>\n

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Distressing clip reveals fatal error parents make when child is choking <\/h3>\n

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An accompanying clip illustrated what happens minute-by-minute as a child chokes. <\/p>\n

When someone is choking, it means that the oxygen supply to the lungs is obstructed, the first aiders explained. <\/p>\n

This in turn cuts off the supply of oxygen to the brain. <\/p>\n

The lack of oxygen to the brain has widespread ramifications for the rest of the body, which become more serious with every minute. <\/p>\n

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If your child doesn't receive oxygen to their brain for one to three minutes, they'll lose consciousness, Tiny Hearts education explained. <\/p>\n

After three minutes, the neurons in their brain will get damaged. <\/p>\n

Permanent brain damage becomes much more likely after four minutes of your tot not being able to breathe. <\/p>\n

And death could be imminent if your little one has something blocking their airway for more than five minutes. <\/p>\n

After 10 minutes, the medics said your child could slip into a coma and lasting brain damage becomes 'almost inevitable' if their brain is still alive. <\/p>\n

Survival becomes 'almost impossible' after 15 minutes. <\/p>\n

This is why it's imperative that parents learn choking first aid, Tiny Hearts stressed. <\/p>\n

First aiders have previously shared three major mistakes parents make when their child is choking, including sticking their fingers down their throat to dislodge whatever is stopping them from breathing. <\/p>\n

They've also flagged 24 objects your likely have scattered around your home that you might not realise are choking hazards. <\/p>\n

What to do if your child chokes<\/h3>\n

IF your child chokes, don’t panic and freeze immediately. <\/p>\n

The NHS says if the child is coughing, encourage them to continue as they may be able to bring the object up. Don't leave them alone while this is happening. <\/p>\n

But if their coughing is silent, they can't breathe properly or they don't bring anything up, get help immediately. <\/p>\n

Use back blows on your tot if they're still conscious. <\/p>\n

First aiders at St John Ambulance give the following advice based on the child\u2019s age.<\/p>\n

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