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2 clusters · 5 sources · 24 days · First seen · Last updated
Pediatric choking incidents in Italy
Overview
Recent reports highlight emergency medical interventions for infants facing choking hazards in Italy.
In San Severo, medical staff at the Teresa Masselli Mascia Hospital successfully performed an emergency rescue on an infant who had ingested the cap of a nasal spray. The child was transported to the emergency room by emergency services, where personnel removed the object.
In Tortoreto, a 10-month-old infant was saved after experiencing respiratory distress and loss of consciousness while playing. An emergency operator from the Teramo ASL 118 center provided step-by-step instructions to the child’s father, guiding him through back blows and chest compressions. The infant regained consciousness and was subsequently cleared by arriving medical personnel.
Entities
Ulss 2 Treviso · Tortoreto · Giulianova · Mario Quaranta · Asl di Teramo
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesTortoreto: Father saves 10-month-old from choking via emergency operator guidance
A father in Tortoreto, Italy, successfully performed life-saving choking maneuvers on his 10-month-old son using real-time instructions provided by an emergency 118 operator.
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[HEALTH] 6 sourcesSan Severo hospital rescues infant after choking hazard
Medical staff at San Severo's Teresa Masselli Mascia Hospital successfully rescued an infant who was at risk of choking after ingesting a nasal spray cap.
Sources
emmelle.it · liberoreporter.it · notiziedabruzzo.it · rete8.it · zoom24.it