A 63-year-old woman was rushed to Carmel Hospital in Haifa in critical condition on Tuesday after choking on a Hanukkah donut.
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Magen David Adom paramedic Shmuel Dror said, "When we got there, we saw the woman lying on the ground, unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing. We immediately started advanced CPR, which [cardiac] massage and drugs. While treating her, we used a special tool to pull a piece of dough out of her throat.
"We put her into the ambulance and took her to the hospital, continuing resuscitation efforts," Dror said.
This is the second such incident to occur in a 24-hour period. On Monday, a 63-year-old man was taken to the hospital in serious condition, in an induced coma and on a ventilator, after choking while eating a donut. His condition improved and on Tuesday his injuries were listed as minor.
Magen David Adom reminded the public that Hanukkah donuts can pose a risk to babies, children, the elderly, and anyone who has trouble swallowing, and recommends that the donuts be served in pieces.
