Woman dies asphyxiated by chewing gum during religious service in Cuiabá
Danielle Santos Rissi, aged 40, died on Saturday (2) after suffering asphyxiation due to inhalation of food during a service at Igreja Assembleia of Deus Nova Aliança, in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, in Cuiabá. Polícia Civil confirmed that the victim choked on gum while participating in the religious service. Fiéis activated Serviço of Atendimento Móvel of Urgência (Samu), which initiated emergency assistance on site.
Sequência from events in the hospital
Danielle was transported to Hospital Municipal from Cuiabá (HMC) by Samu rescuers. Durante on the way to the unit, she suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest and received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) maneuvers immediately. Upon arrival at the emergency room, she was taken to the operating room for continued monitoring. The responsible doctors carried out resuscitation attempts, but the patient did not respond to rescue procedures.
Causa determined of death
The medical report indicated asphyxiation due to food inhalation as the cause of death. Acute respiratory failure resulted from blockage of the airways caused by the gum. Este type of occurrence is classified as a serious medical emergency and requires immediate action to avoid fatal complications.
Repercussão and tribute
Igreja Assembleia of Deus Nova Aliança published a note of condolence on social media lamenting the death of Danielle. The institution described the victim as:
- A real woman from Deus
- Portadora of legacy of faith and love
- Pessoa who leaves a beautiful life story
- Membro beloved of the religious community
Familiares and friends received solidarity from the religious community through the institutional demonstration.
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The choking mechanism
Choking occurs when food or objects travel down the trachea instead of the esophagus during swallowing. The trachea is the tube responsible for passing air to the lungs. Quando a foreign body completely blocks this airway, the person loses the ability to breathe normally. The organism tries to expel the object through natural reflexes, but is not always successful without external help.
Situações of severe choking may result in fatal asphyxiation or temporary loss of consciousness if care is not provided quickly. Médicos and healthcare professionals emphasize that immediate action is crucial to prevent fatal outcomes. Recognizing the signs of breathing difficulty and knowing rescue techniques can be decisive in cases like this.
Danielle Santos Rissi leaves family and friends mourning his sudden death. The case reinforces the importance of guidance on first aid and airway clearance techniques in medical emergencies.
