Choking (complete obstruction of the airway which required back slaps/Heimlich manoeuvre)
Was this a one-off incident? If yes, monitor oral intake closely, provide close supervision.
Ensure the advice in the Eating and drinking strategies leaflet is followed.
If there are further choking incidents avoid or adapt specific food item that caused choking episode and refer to Speech and Language Therapy.
When completing a referral ensure you have documented the changes you have actioned prior to referral on the Managing dysphagia checklist and attached this to the referral. Referrals without this checklist will not be accepted at triage.
Page last reviewed: 21 March, 2024