choking first-aid
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Choking occurs when a foreign object lodges in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air. In adults, a piece of food often is the culprit. Young children often swallow small objects. Because choking cuts off oxygen to the brain, give first aid as quickly as possible.
The universal sign for choking is hands clutched to the throat. If the person doesn't give the signal, look for these indications:
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heimlich maneuver on others
If the person becomes unconscious, perform standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with chest compressions and rescue breaths. |
heimlich on selfFirst, if you're alone and choking, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Then, although you'll be unable to effectively deliver back blows to yourself, you can still perform abdominal thrusts to dislodge the item.
heimlich on pregnant or obese
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clear airway of unconscious person
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clear airway of choking infant younger than 1
To prepare yourself for these situations, learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR in a certified first-aid training course. |