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What Immediate Actions To Take In An Emergency Situations Like Chocking?

The infographic titled as “First Aid Training for Choking” states on how to react in an emergency situations if you see someone is chocking. First and foremost thing to do is to call 911 if a person is choking, having issues with breathing or the person is unconscious.

While waiting for the help to arrive don’t leave the victim untouched hit him firmly on his back between the shoulder blades to dislodge the object. If the object is still in victim’s mouth, stand behind the person and wrap your arms around the waist. Then place your clenched fist just above the person’s navel and grab your fist with your other hand. Quickly pull inward and upward. Perform this whole process a total of 5 abdominal thrusts.

Always remember don’t try to pull out the object until you cannot see it. It might harm the victim and can make the victim’s situation even worse. For more information check out the details mentioned on below infographic.

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