First Aid and CPR Techniques for Choking
Choking can be a life-threatening medical emergency if appropriate action is not taken on time. And to take the right action one needs to have a valid CPR AED First Aid Certification . As far as first aid for a choking person is concerned there can be two cases i.e. unconscious patient and conscious patient. First Aid for Unconscious Choking Person: If someone gets choked and becomes unconscious, then one needs to perform CPR to save their life. First Aid for Conscious Choking Person: If a person gets choked while being conscious but is unable to speak or cough, then the Heimlich Maneuver method needs to be used. Heimlich Maneuver is a system of abdominal thrusts that helps in clearing the throat. Causes of Choking Choking can be caused due to improper chewing of food or any other object that gets stuck in the upper airway. Additionally, if a person consumes alcohol, takes drugs, or has illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease their standard swallowing mechanisms get slowed down whic...