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Life-Saving Skills

SOMEONE IS CHOKING

Act Fast — They Cannot Cough, Speak, or Breathe

Emergency

112

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ASK — Are you choking?
If they cannot answer, act immediately.
BACK BLOWS — 5 sharp blows
Lean them forward. Hit firmly between shoulder blades with heel of hand.
ABDOMINAL THRUSTS — 5 thrusts
Stand behind. Fist above navel, below ribs. Pull inward and upward sharply.
REPEAT AND CALL 112
Alternate back blows and thrusts. If they collapse, start CPR.

Call 112 if object does not come out

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