A few weeks ago, I read a news item in a newspaper. It reported the death of a child, who choked on a banana in a school. I believe she was playing at the time of the incident. An investigation followed, and concerns were raised about implementing remedial measures to prevent a recurrence.
To my mind, there were options to consider like:
- Allow children to eat only at a designated place under supervision.
- Make sure children do not eat anything while running, playing, or even walking.
- Tell children why and how ‘choking’ occurs and how dangerous it is.
But the school banned bananas in school, as if one cannot choke on an apple or a sandwich.
A simple protocol of 5 back slaps followed by abdominal thrusts until the airway clears could have saved a life.
Be the Solution. Be a Lifesaver.
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