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    Choking occurs when a foreign object lodges in the throat or windpipe, blocking airflow and cutting off oxygen to the brain. The universal sign for choking is clutching the throat. Other signs include inability to talk or cough, noisy or weak breathing, skin turning blue, and loss of consciousness. If conscious, the 5-and-5 approach is recommended: give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver), repeating until the blockage is clear. If alone and choking, call 911 then perform abdominal thrusts by placing a fist above the navel and thrusting inward.

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    Choking occurs when a foreign object lodges in the throat or windpipe, blocking airflow and cutting off oxygen to the brain. The universal sign for choking is clutching the throat. Other signs include inability to talk or cough, noisy or weak breathing, skin turning blue, and loss of consciousness. If conscious, the 5-and-5 approach is recommended: give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver), repeating until the blockage is clear. If alone and choking, call 911 then perform abdominal thrusts by placing a fist above the navel and thrusting inward.

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    Choking occurs when a foreign object lodges in the throat or windpipe, blocking airflow and cutting off oxygen to the brain. The universal sign for choking is clutching the throat. Other signs include inability to talk or cough, noisy or weak breathing, skin turning blue, and loss of consciousness. If conscious, the 5-and-5 approach is recommended: give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver), repeating until the blockage is clear. If alone and choking, call 911 then perform abdominal thrusts by placing a fist above the navel and thrusting inward.

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    Choking occurs when a foreign object lodges in the throat or windpipe, blocking airflow and cutting off oxygen to the brain. The universal sign for choking is clutching the throat. Other signs include inability to talk or cough, noisy or weak breathing, skin turning blue, and loss of consciousness. If conscious, the 5-and-5 approach is recommended: give 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver), repeating until the blockage is clear. If alone and choking, call 911 then perform abdominal thrusts by placing a fist above the navel and thrusting inward.

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    Choking Intervention

    A HNRx Health Inforgraphic

    What is choking?
    Choking occurs when a foreign object lodges in the throat or
    windpipe, blocking the flow of air. Because choking cuts off
    oxygen to the brain, it is critical to give first aid as quickly as
    possible.

    Wat are the signs of choking?


    The universal sign for choking is hands clutched to the throat
    If the person doesn't give the signal, look for these indications:
    Inability to talk
    Difficulty breathing or noisy breathing
    Squeaky sounds when trying to breathe
    Cough, which may either be weak or forceful
    Skin, lips and nails turning blue or dusky
    Skin that is flushed, then turns pale or bluish in color
    Loss of consciousness
    If the person is choking and can't talk, cry or laugh forcefully, the
    American Red Cross advises a 5-and-5 approch to first aid delievery

    5-and-5 Approach
    Give 5 back blows:
    Stand to the side and just behind a choking adult. (For a
    child, kneel down behind)
    Place one arm across the person's chest for support.
    Bend the person over at the waist so that the upper body is
    parallel with the ground.
    Deliver five separate back blows between the person's
    shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
    Give 5 abdominal thrusts.
    Perform five abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich
    maneuver).
    Alternate between 5 blows and 5 thrusts until the blockage is
    dislodged.

    If the person becomes unconscious, perform


    standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with
    chest compressions and rescue breaths

    What to do if you are alone and


    choking?
    Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
    .Place a fist slightly above your navel.
    Grasp your fist with the other hand and bend over a hard
    surface — a countertop or chair will do.
    Shove your fist inward and upward.
    Resources:
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-choking/basics/art-20056637

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