Choking - Emergency Response

F I R S T A I D

Choking - Emergency Response


1	Reassure Casualty
2	Encourage Coughing
3	Manually remove obstruction
4	If unsuccessful: bend Casualty over and give 3-4 FIRM smacks to back
5	Perform HEIMLICH MANOEVRE ONLY IF TRAINED
6	Call Ambulance

IF UNCONSCIOUS or BREATHING STOPS: REVERT TO D.R.A.B.C. :
Danger
Response
Airway
Breathing
Circulation

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