Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College, Patiala
Accidental aspiration of solid or liquid gastric contents into the respiratory passages is a common universal phenomenon and a medical emergency, both in the children and in the adults. It can prove fatal in the absence of timely intervention, leading to death due to asphyxia. One such case of death of a child from asphyxia due to choking from pulmonary aspiration of stomach contents is being discussed with stress on first aid training to all to tackle such easily treatable medical emergencies.
Aspiration, Accidental, Breast feeding, Asphyxia
