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Procedures for Treating a Choking Adult Video
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Video at a Glance
- Alcohol is often involved in choking adults.
- Get the choking person up from their seat and explain what you are going to do.
- This video explains the best practices when performing the Heimlich maneuver.
- If the person becomes unconscious, call 9-1-1.
- Open the mouth to look for the obstruction. If you can find it, pull it out. If you can’t, DO NOT perform a blind finger sweep.
- Next, begin standard CPR.
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