Eight-year-old Thomas Conley swiftly reacted to a choking classmate, Isaiah Rodriguez, in their school cafeteria. Without adult intervention, Thomas expertly performed the Heimlich maneuver, saving Isaiah’s life. Video footage captured the event, showcasing Thomas’s quick thinking and decisive actions. His bravery has earned him recognition as a hero.
As I read about the tragic passing of a five-time Olympian cyclist found dead in Las Vegas after choking on food, it hits me on a personal level. I can’t help but recall the time I almost choked to death on a piece of chicken, alone in my car. The feeling of not being able to breathe, the sheer panic that sets in during those fleeting moments, is something that stays with you. The incident left me shaken, and my body still goes into a panic at the slightest sensation of choking while eating.
Choking is a silent danger, lurking even in the most mundane of moments.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker