Medical · 10 minutes · Basic
Choking: Back Blows and Abdominal Thrusts
The Red Cross five-and-five method for a conscious adult or child who cannot cough, speak or breathe.
This is for educational purposes only. Not professional medical, electrical, or safety advice.
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General education only, not medical advice. Call emergency services whenever they can be reached, and get hands-on training from the Red Cross or American Heart Association. Anyone who received abdominal thrusts should be checked by a medical professional afterward.
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