Patient's question:
I saw the news today, saying that a baby who was just born recently choked on milk and suffocated to death. I'm very worried because my baby has also been spitting up milk. I want to ask, how long does it take to rescue a baby who has suffocated?Doctor's answer:
The sooner the (airway clearing) occurs, the better. When a baby experiences choking caused by aspiration, keep the baby in a side-lying or prone position. After turning and patting the back, help the airway secretions and milk to drain out quickly, alleviating the choking. If you notice a foreign object blocking the baby's mouth or nose, or if the baby's skin color is abnormal, promptly loosen the clothing to relieve the baby's choking. In cases of severe choking, it is crucial to seek medical attention immediately nearby.