What is recommended for an adult who is choking and still responsive?

What is recommended for an adult who is choking and still responsive?

• A. Give cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
• B. Call EMS and wait for help
• C. Start CPR immediately
• D. Check for a medical alert ID

Answer: (A)

When someone is choking but still responsive, the goal is to relieve the blockage right away using two complementary techniques that work in different ways. Deliver five back blows to the upper back to jar the object loose, then perform five abdominal thrusts to increase pressure and push air out, helping to expel the object. Repeating these cycles gives repeated chances to clear the airway without losing time. If the blockage isn’t relieved and the person becomes unresponsive, then you start CPR and look for the object in the mouth as you attempt breaths. If bystanders are nearby, have someone call EMS so help is on the way. Starting CPR immediately isn’t appropriate while the person is still able to respond, and checking for a medical alert ID doesn’t remove the blockage or provide relief.

When someone is choking but still responsive, the goal is to relieve the blockage right away using two complementary techniques that work in different ways. Deliver five back blows to the upper back to jar the object loose, then perform five abdominal thrusts to increase pressure and push air out, helping to expel the object. Repeating these cycles gives repeated chances to clear the airway without losing time. If the blockage isn’t relieved and the person becomes unresponsive, then you start CPR and look for the object in the mouth as you attempt breaths. If bystanders are nearby, have someone call EMS so help is on the way. Starting CPR immediately isn’t appropriate while the person is still able to respond, and checking for a medical alert ID doesn’t remove the blockage or provide relief.