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→Choking: Add note about gags that are too small or improperly secured
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=== Choking === | === Choking === | ||
Many types of gags limit the person's ability to swallow and/or spit. This poses a potential choking | Many types of gags limit the person's ability to swallow and/or spit. This poses a potential choking hazard if saliva builds up inside the person's mouth. Additionally, some types of gags may become a choking hazard if the gag is too small or not secured properly, and fall into the person's throat. | ||
'''Mitigation''' | '''Mitigation''' | ||
* Place the person with their head tilted slightly forward so saliva naturally drains out of the mouth. Avoid positions where the person's head is tilted backwards, as this lets saliva drain into the throat. | * Place the person with their head tilted slightly forward so saliva naturally drains out of the mouth. Avoid positions where the person's head is tilted backwards, as this lets saliva drain into the throat. | ||
* Ensure that gags are properly sized and securely fastened. | |||
=== Tape === | === Tape === | ||