Many choking deaths can be prevented with these steps. July 28, 2010 — -- If you saw a person choking, would you know what to do? The Heimlich maneuver sounds familiar, but the technique is now ...

Eating is a social event. Whether it’s a night out with friends or an evening at home enjoying family dinner, conversation ...

To a chest thrust with these fingers, pressing straight down on the chest so that it moves about one and a half inches. Then allow the chest to come back to its normal position. Perform five of these ...

Choking emergencies develop rapidly and require immediate, decisive action to prevent tragic outcomes. When someone cannot breathe, speak, or cough forcefully due to an airway obstruction, permanent ...

Choking is one of the top five leading causes of unintentional, injury-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocacy organization focused on ...

When a child or infant is choking, would you know how to help? The American Heart Association has updated it’s guidelines, something that has not happened since 2020. It happens so fast, and it’s ...

Adults and children should be given five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts Choking infants should receive five back blows followed by five chest thrusts using the heel of one hand MONDAY, ...

If your baby or toddler is suddenly unable to breathe, cry, cough, or speak, he may be choking. This happens if his airways get blocked. Knowing how to quickly clear a blocked airway and, if necessary ...