What should I do if a bone is stuck in my throat? Summary of popular first aid methods in the past 10 days across the Internet
Recently, emergency cases caused by accidentally swallowing fish bones, chicken bones, etc. have been reported in many places, and related topics have triggered heated discussions on social media. This article compiles the hot discussion content on the Internet in the past 10 days, combines it with the advice of medical experts, and provides you with structured solutions.
1. Popularity data of related topics on the entire network in the past 10 days
| platform | Topic keywords | amount of discussion | peak period |
|---|---|---|---|
| #鱼 Bone stuck throat self-rescue method# | 286,000 | July 15 | |
| Tik Tok | "Heimlich Maneuver" | 120 million plays | July 18 |
| Baidu | "What is the cause of a stuck bone in the throat?" | Average daily search volume 4500+ | persistent high fever |
| little red book | "Emergency Room Fishbone Record" | 8300+notes | July 12 |
2. Correct handling steps (consensus of medical experts)
1.Stop eating immediately: Avoid swallowing action to aggravate the injury
2.Determine the depth of the stuck position:
| symptom | possible location | Processing method |
|---|---|---|
| Obvious tingling sensation | tonsils or base of tongue | You can try to remove it with tweezers |
| deep persistent pain | larynx or esophagus | seek medical attention immediately |
| accompanied by difficulty breathing | airway | Use the Heimlich maneuver now |
3.Ranking of common wrong methods (actual feedback from netizens)
| Wrong approach | risk index | Proportion of failed cases |
|---|---|---|
| swallow rice balls | ★★★★★ | 78% |
| Be jealous | ★★★ | 92% |
| induce vomiting | ★★★★ | 65% |
| Finger digging | ★★★ | 41% |
3. Different scenario processing solutions
1.home emergency response:
• Use tongue depressor + flashlight to check
• Only visible foreign objects should be removed with sterile tweezers
• Prepare warm salt water for mouthwash (do not swallow)
2.Medical institution processing procedures:
• Priority for otolaryngology consultation
• The accuracy of laryngoscopy is 98.7%
• Esophageal foreign bodies require CT positioning (data source: 2023 emergency department statistics)
4. Warnings on recent hot events
1. A man in Zhejiang suffered a fishbone perforation after swallowing rice balls, and his medical expenses exceeded 20,000 yuan.
2. Douyin’s “Chopsticks Fish Bone Challenge” has been officially removed from the shelves
3. On July 20, a tertiary hospital in Beijing received 27 cases of osteoarthritis in a single day.
5. Preventive measures (latest recommendations from the National Health Commission)
1. Avoid joking while eating (accounts for 67% of accidents)
2. Children and the elderly should remove bones from fish before eating it.
3. People who wear dentures need to pay special attention
4. It is recommended that families prepare medical tweezers (length ≥15cm)
If a foreign object gets stuck in the throat, please stay calm and handle it correctly. rememberGolden treatment time: Airway obstruction does not exceed 4 minutes, and esophageal foreign bodies are best treated within 6 hours. Seeking medical attention promptly is the safest solution!
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