choking adult

The information below is for choking in adults and children over one year old. If the airway is only partly blocked, the person will usually be able to speak, cry, cough or breathe. In situations like this, a person will usually be able to clear the blockage themselves. If choking is mild: Encourage the person to continue coughing to try to clear the blockage. Remove any obvious obstruction from the mouth using your first two fingers and thumb. If the obstruction is severe and the person is struggling to breathe, give up to five back blows (between the shoulder blades), using the heel of your hand. Carefully check the mouth and, if possible, remove any obstruction after every blow. If this does not clear the [More…]