Heimlich Maneuver

What should you do while approaching someone who is choking?

• Calmly explain to them what's happening and what you are going to do to help them

• Abruptly approaching them and strongly slap their backs

A woman is choking on a piece of candy but is conscious and coughing forcefully. What should you do?

• Slap her on the back until she coughs up the object.

• Give abdominal thrusts.

• Encourage her to continue coughing.

• Perform a check at the back of the throat.

Can chock result in death if not treated promptly?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following can cause choking?

• Eating large pieces of food chewing incompletely.

• Sleeping.

• • Working in front of the laptop.

• • Driving.

What should you do if an adult appears to be choking on a piece of food and is coughing?

• Let the person continue coughing.

• • Vigorously pat the person on the back.

• • Reach inside the person’s mouth and attempt to clear the airway.

• 
  Use abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) to expel the food.

• What aren’t the symptoms of choking?

• Coughing or gagging.

• Laughing.

• Difficulty breathing.

• Passing out.