08/15/2021
Choking is more common that we assume and being able to act accordingly when someone is chocking is crucial for saving the person’s life.
Below are the steps of the Heimlich maneuver:
If someone can cough, speak or breathe, encourage them to continue trying to cough out the item. If they cannot cough, speak or breathe, move on to step 2.
Stand behind victim with one leg forward between their legs.
Reach around the stomach to locate their belly button
Place the thumb side of your fist against the person’s stomach just about the belly button.
Grab your first with your other hand and thrust inward and upward into the stomach using quick jerks.
