Choking

What should you do if a person is coughing forcefully?

• Encourage them to keep coughing

• Give them water

• Pat them on the back

• Call for help immediately

What is the first step if a person can no longer cough, speak, or breathe?

• Give them water

• Pat them on the back

• Call for help and obtain consent

• Perform abdominal thrusts

How many back blows should you give before switching to abdominal thrusts?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

Where should you place your fist when performing abdominal thrusts?

• On the chest

• Just above the navel

• On the throat

• On the back

What should you do if the person becomes unconscious?

• Gently lower them to the ground

• Perform more back blows

• Give them water

• Leave them alone