Dealing with Choking Incidents

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This topic will discuss the signs of choking and demonstrate how to perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) to help a choking victim.

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Dealing with Choking Incidents Recognizing Choking: Signs: coughing, gagging, difficulty breathing, wheezing. If the person is unable to speak, cough, or breathe, it indicates a severe blockage. Immediate Response: For Adults and Children over 1 Year: Encourage coughing to dislodge the object. Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) if the person cannot cough. For Infants under 1 Y...…

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