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SECTION II
OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE AIRWAY
[NOTE: Emergency treatment of airway obstructions is taught as part
of CPR training and only through classroom practice can the
necessary skills be mastered. The mechanics of handling airway
obstructions are presented in this tutorial for background insight
only]
If an individual is choking - but can speak or cough forcibly-there
is an exchange of air (although it might be diminished) and you
should encourage the victim to continue coughing while you just
stand by! On the other hand, if a victim is choking, but CANNOT
speak or cough, an airway obstruction exists which must be treated
immediately!
The treatment for an obstructed airway in a conscious victim
involves the HEIMLICH MANEUVER which is performed as follows:
STAND BEHIND THE VICTIM
WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND THE VICTIM'S WAIST
MAKE A FIST WITH ONE HAND AND PLACE THE THUMB SIDE OF THE
FIST AGAINST THE VICTIM'S ABDOMEN, JUST ABOVE THE NAVEL AND
WELL BELOW THE LOWER TIP OF THE BREASTBONE
GRASP YOUR FIST WITH YOUR OTHER HAND
WITH ELBOWS OUT, PRESS YOUR FIST INTO THE VICTIM'S ABDOMEN
WITH QUICK, UPWARD THRUSTS
EACH THRUST IS A DISTINCT, SEPARATE ATTEMPT TO DISLODGE THE
FOREIGN OBJECT
REPEAT THRUSTS UNTIL FOREIGN OBJECT IS CLEARED OR VICTIM
BECOMES UNCONSCIOUS
Emergency treatment of airway obstructions in an unconscious
victim is taught in CPR classes.