To the Editor: We report a case of successful resuscitation after cardiac arrest associated with obstruction of the airway by chewing gum.
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- 1 Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, WA.
- 2 Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA.
- 3 Gold Coast Hospital, Gold Coast, QLD.
Correspondence: angus.thompson@health.wa.gov.au
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