Causes of Infant Choking (Children up to 1 Year of Age) and Strategies for Prevention: Systematic Review

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Cristianne Confessor Castilho Lopes
Larissa Silva Guimarães
Eduardo Barbosa Lopes
Fabio Herget Pitanga
Lucas Castilho Lopes
Maria Eduarda Castilho Lopes
Joacir Ferreira Júnior
Marilda Morais da Costa
Joely Athina Martins Rocha
Sandra Maria Alves de Sousa Lima
Kennedy Ferreira Lales
Rayssa Figueiredo Magalhães Santiago

Abstract

Introduction: Choking in babies is not only a health issue, but also a source of anxiety for parents and caregivers, as it can lead to serious consequences, including serious injuries and, in extreme cases, death.


Objective: Offer a thorough analysis of the existing literature on this critical topic.


Methods: This study constitutes a systematic review, classified as exploratory and descriptive. The preparation of the research was a bibliographical search in electronic databases on methods associated with RSL (Systematic Literature Review) and the applications of SMARTER (Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique using Exploiting Rankings).


Results: A comprehensive systematically search of the literature yielded a total of 423 articles referring I'm the main causes of choking in children under 1 year of age, of which 11 articles were eligible I'm be included in this systematic review.


Conclusion: Continued research and public education efforts are important in mitigating the risks associated with choking in infants. Implementing evidence-based prevention strategies is crucial to ensuring the safety and well-being of newborns and young infants.

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Cristianne Confessor Castilho Lopes, Larissa Silva Guimarães, Eduardo Barbosa Lopes, Fabio Herget Pitanga, Lucas Castilho Lopes, Maria Eduarda Castilho Lopes, Joacir Ferreira Júnior, Marilda Morais da Costa, Joely Athina Martins Rocha, Sandra Maria Alves de Sousa Lima, Kennedy Ferreira Lales, & Rayssa Figueiredo Magalhães Santiago. (2024). Causes of Infant Choking (Children up to 1 Year of Age) and Strategies for Prevention: Systematic Review. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 4(03), 507–514. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v4-i03-26
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