Choking
Help someone who cannot breathe, cough, or speak — back blows and abdominal thrusts step by step.
Call 911 first- 1Confirm choking
Ask 'Are you choking?' If they can't speak or cough, act immediately.
- 25 back blows
Lean them forward. Give 5 sharp blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
- 35 abdominal thrusts
Stand behind, fist just above the navel, grasp with the other hand, pull inward and upward sharply.
- 4Alternate
Continue 5 back blows and 5 thrusts until the object is dislodged or they become unconscious.
- 5If unconscious
Lower them gently, call emergency services, and begin CPR.