A piece of food got stuck in the child’s throat and blocked her airway. Ambulance crew No. 604, led by paramedic Meshka, responded promptly to the call and transported the child to the Regional Children’s Hospital—the girl’s life is now out of danger.
A routine situation during a regular meal nearly cost a three-year-old child her life in the Uzhhorod district. Thanks to the immediate reaction of her family and the prompt response of emergency medical specialists, a tragedy was averted.
The rescue of the young patient was reported by the “Transcarpathian Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine.”
A few minutes’ drive and the specialists’ diagnosis
An emergency call was received on the “103” hotline on Wednesday, November 12: the parents reported that their three-year-old child had suddenly choked while eating, and a piece of food had become lodged in her throat, blocking her airways:
- Immediate response: Emergency Medical Service Team No. 604, led by paramedic R. Yu. Meshko, immediately set out to assist the child;
- Examination and transport: Upon arriving at the scene, the medical team quickly assessed the young patient’s condition, stabilized her breathing, and made a preliminary diagnosis of a foreign object in the esophagus;
- Hospital Care: The girl was urgently hospitalized at the Transcarpathian Regional Children’s Hospital in Mukachevo, where specialists provided her with the necessary specialized care. Fortunately, the worst is behind her—the child’s life is no longer in danger.
An Important Reminder for Parents
Emergency medical personnel are once again urging parents of young children to be as attentive as possible when feeding their little ones:
- do not leave children under the age of 4–5 unsupervised while they are eating;
- chop up hard foods (nuts, pieces of meat, apples, carrots, hard candies) according to the child’s age;
- do not allow children to run, laugh, or play with food in their mouths.
Source: Transcarpathian Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine (103 Zakarpattia).
