New Anti-choking Devices Could Save Your Life

Choking claims the life of nearly 5,000 people in the U.S. each year. If it starts to happen, you've only got minutes to respond. The Heimlich Maneuver is the undisputed gold standard, but now there are devices on the market that claim to suction out whatever's stuck. Do you need special training and are they for everyone? Do they work? Are they safe? We talk to medical professionals to see if these devices are an additional lifesaving option or a choking concern.

• 2016-12-13T10:42:28+00:00
• Duration: 05:00

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idioma EN, Producto KNOWMORE, Categoria Health, Subcategoria Health Facts, Medications, KMTV_0636_EN