"To completely close off the trachea , three times as much pressure (33 lbs.) is required. If strangulation persists, brain death will occur in 4 to 5 minutes.
Choking causes acquired brain injuries by depriving the brain of oxygen. There are a number of situations that can lead to choking and an ABI. These include: Food becoming lodged in the throat, etc.
Common Causes of Choking-
- eating or drinking too quickly.
- swallowing food before it has been sufficiently chewed.
- swallowing small bones or objects.
- inhaling small objects.
For food that is stuck in the throat or the food-pipe, you can try drinking some water to see if it can move down. However, if it is a bone that is stuck in the throat, do not attempt to remove it by yourself".
To learn more about Choking,
brainly.com/question/1723594
#SPJ4
