Recognize Choking in Children and Adults

Choking in Children and Adults

Choking in Children and Adults

Perform Abdominal Thrusts (Heimlich Maneuver)

• Stand behind the victim; wrap your arms around waist
• Make one hand into a fist, place under rib cage.
• Hold your fist with your other hand
• Press upward quickly
• Repeat until

1. 0Choking is relieved or
2. Victim becomes unresponsive

Do not perform abdominal thrusts on an unconscious victim

Choking in Children and Adults

If the victim becomes unresponsive:

• Lower her to the ground
• Call for help
• Begin CPR – compressions first
• When you would normally give breaths, open the victim’s mouth and see if you can see an object; if so, remove it.  If not, continue CPR.