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Procedures for Treating a Choking Pregnant Woman – New 2020 AHA / ILCOR Guidelines Video
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Video at a Glance
- The approach to treating someone who is pregnant and choking is different than the treatment for the standard adult who is choking.
- Because the baby is pushing on the chest and abdomen, a pregnant woman can’t take in as much air.
- Pregnant women are more likely to choke.
- Since the baby is blocking the abdomen, the thrusts need to take place on the lower third of the chest instead. Also, squeeze the chest with your arms.
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