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\"Nathan<\/p>\n

Dr. Nathan Charlton, <\/strong>who advises the Red Cross on first aid, talks with the\u00a0Associated Press<\/a> about the effectiveness of anti-choking devices.<\/p>\n

More elderly Americans are choking to death. Are these devices the answer?<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Nathan Charlton is the Director for Emergency Medicine’s Medical Toxicology Fellowship; to learn more visit the division’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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