May 24, 2024 · If you're alone and choking, call 911 or your local emergency number right away. Then, give yourself abdominal thrusts, also called the Heimlich maneuver, to remove the stuck …

Learn how to help an adult or child choking with these steps from the Red Cross. Be prepared and sign up for a first aid course today!

Apr 10, 2025 · But how do you perform this life-saving action? Read on to learn the proper steps to rescue someone else (or yourself) from choking. Note: This article covers adults and …

Mar 28, 2025 · Call emergency services if someone shows signs of a completely blocked airway, and do first aid if you're trained. Every second matters. Most people who are choking will …

It's important for all people to recognize and know how to handle choking at home and in public places. Experts advise using back blows and abdominal thrusts to treat an adult or child over …

Aug 23, 2025 · Don’t panic! If you find yourself in a choking emergency DO NOT PANIC! First assess whether the person is moving air or not. If they are wheezing, coughing, or sneezing, …

Aug 5, 2024 · She explains the different steps to take depending on whether the choking victim is an adult or small child and what to do if you are the one choking and there’s no one around to …

May 12, 2025 · Doctors suggest a "five-and-five" approach to treat choking: alternate between 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the blockage clears. Start CPR right away if the …

Oct 30, 2025 · The American Heart Association has updated its guidelines on how to respond when someone is choking. The guidance includes administering five blows to the back with the …

Feb 6, 2025 · Call for Help: If the blockage is complete, call emergency services immediately or instruct someone nearby to do so. Stand behind the choking individual. Place your arms …