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ADULT RESCUE STEPS
CHOKING PROCEDURES, 2000
(over 8-10 years old)
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RESPONSIVE ADULT |
UNRESPONSIVE ADULT |
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If the Adult is actively coughing, just watch the Adult closely. DO NOT INTERFERE! If Adult is no longer coughing or exchanging air begin by giving abdominal thrusts. (Fist clasp just above naval covered by the other hand) |
Should the Adult become unconscious (lifeless and limp) ease victim to floor and: Open
Airway, Look for Foreign object in mouth,
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Thrust inward and upward with fists until object becomes dislodged or victim becomes unconscious. |
If air will not go in, BEGIN CPR, and repeat steps for CPR. Look into the mouth every time before Breathing for object, remove if seen, continue CPR |
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P. O. Box 272788.
Houston, Texas 77277
(281)-CPR-SAFE TOLL FREE (877)-CPR-SAFE
FAX (713)-771-5855
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