CPR + First Aid Certification Manual: Choking
- 1. CPR Introduction
- 2. Recognizing Cardiac Arrest
- 3. Positioning & Pulse Check
- 4. Compressions for Adults
- 5. Compressions for Infants & Children
- 6. Ventilation Equipment
- 7. Ventilations for Adults
- 8. Ventilations for Infants & Children
- 9. AED Usage
- 10. AED Special Circumstances
- 11. Common CPR Mistakes
- 12. CPR Conclusion
- 13. First Aid Introduction
- 14. Get to Know Your First Aid Kit
- 15. Recognition & Protective Gear
- 16. Medical Emergencies
- 17. Medical Emergencies II
- 18. Trauma Emergencies
- 19. Trauma Emergencies II
- 20. Choking
- 21. Choking Procedures for Adults & Children
- 22. Choking Procedures for Infants
- 23. Aftercare
- 24. Common First Aid Mistakes
- 25. First Aid Conclusion
- MyCPR Now™ Glossary
What Choking Means
A choking emergency occurs when the airway of a victim is partially or completely blocked from allowing air to pass into the lungs by a foreign object. These types of incidences would require quick action intervention from bystanders for victim assistance.
How to Know
Victims often use what is called the universal choking sign. It is when the victim clutches his/her neck or throat area with both hands indicating a severe airway obstruction.
Why it Matters
Choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional injury death. Thousands of people die from choking every year. Knowing first aid for choking and how to perform the Heimlich maneuver properly can make the difference between life and death.