Have you ever seen someone choking and got confused on the next action to take to help? Below are some tips on how you can be of help to someone choking.
Step 1: Obtain consent from the victim.
Step 1: Obtain consent from the victim.
Step 2: Lean the person forward and give 5 back blows with the heel of your hand. bit.ly/2CrBwMD
Step 3: You can also give the person 5 quick, upward abdominal thrusts if the person is unable to speak or breathe.
Step 4: Continue alternating back blows and abdominal thrusts until – the obstructing object is forced out; or the person can breathe or cough forcefully. Read more bit.ly/2CrBwMD
Step 5: If the victim becomes unconscious, call for medical assistance, if not already done. Read more here bit.ly/2CrBwMD
