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Choking

Airway blocked. Silence and clutching the throat means act now.

1

Ask: 'Are you choking? Can you speak?'

Coughing forcefully means leave them alone and encourage coughing.

Never

  • Never do blind finger sweeps

Evacuate now if

  • Anyone who received abdominal thrusts needs medical assessment
  • Any period of unconsciousness