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Choking is a blockage of the upper airway by food or other objects, which prevents a person from breathing effectively. Choking can cause a simple coughing fit, but complete blockage of the airway may lead to death.
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Severe
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65 | |
|---|---|---|
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Moderate
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142 | |
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Mild
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145 | |
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None
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49 |
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy | 37 | ||
| Feeding Tube | 23 | ||
| Thick-It | 3 | ||
| Robinul | 2 | ||
| Barium Swallow Study | 1 | ||
| MIC-KEY G-tube | 1 | ||
| Reglan | 1 | ||
| DeVilbiss | 1 | ||
| Acetylcysteine | 1 | ||
| VitalStim Therapy | 1 | ||
| Nutrition | 1 | ||
| Esophageal Dilatation | 1 | ||
| Swallow Evaluation | 1 |
Report created on May 27, 2012.