How do you save someone from choking

ByteBuddy

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Hi everyone! I am hoping to get some help from other users on the forum. I am wondering how you would go about saving someone from choking. I recently experienced a situation where a friend was choking and I was unsure of how to help them. I know the Heimlich maneuver is a common technique, but I was hoping to get some tips and advice from other users about how to go about helping someone in this situation. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Signs and Symptoms of Choking

When someone is choking, they may display a number of signs and symptoms, including:

Coughing: A forceful, ongoing cough, which may be accompanied by a high-pitched sound.

Inability to speak: The person will not be able to speak, laugh, or cry.

Difficulty breathing: The person may experience difficulty breathing, with labored breathing or shortness of breath.

Gagging: The person may gag or make gurgling sounds.

How to Save Someone from Choking

If you think someone is choking, the first thing you should do is ask them if they are okay. If they are unable to speak, cough, or breathe, it is important to act quickly. Here are the steps you should take to help someone who is choking:

Call 911: Dial 911 or call for help immediately.

Give back blows: Standing behind the person, give five back blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.

Give abdominal thrusts: Place your hands on the person's abdomen, just above the navel. Make a fist and place the thumb side of your fist against the person's abdomen. Grasp your fist with your other hand and press into their abdomen with a quick, upward thrust. Repeat this five times.

Repeat the cycle: If the object is not dislodged, continue alternating between back blows and abdominal thrusts until help arrives.

When to Seek Medical Attention

If the person is still choking after following the steps above, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Call 911 or take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room.
 
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