3 Powerful Steps to Quickly and Effectively Handle Choking!

Kapanlagi.com - Choking is a very serious condition that can be fatal when the upper airway is obstructed by food, drink, or other foreign objects. When the breathing process is disrupted, the body can experience a lack of oxygen, and without prompt intervention, this condition can lead to death.

Choking can happen to anyone, from children to adults, and at any time. One case that drew public attention was the tragedy that befell actor Marco Panari in January 2021. Marco died after allegedly choking due to his friends jokingly giving him alcoholic drinks while he was asleep.

This case serves as a reminder of how important it is to know how to properly handle choking to avoid tragic outcomes. It is essential for you to know how to manage it so that when choking occurs, you can address it. Check out the complete information reported by Kapanlagi.com from various sources on Thursday (21/11).

1. Heimlich Method (For Adults and Children Over 1 Year Old)

Choking can be a dangerous situation if not handled quickly. Here are three ways to deal with choking:

- Stand behind the person who is choking.

- Wrap your arms around their waist.

- Make a fist and place it on their abdomen, just above the navel.

- Press quickly and firmly inward and upward. Do this several times until the object blocking the throat comes out.

2. Back Blows (For Infants Under 1 Year Old)

- Place the infant face down on your arm, with their head lower than their body.

- Use the heel of your hand to deliver five gentle blows to the infant's back, between the shoulder blades.

- If the object has not come out, turn the infant over and perform five chest compressions with two fingers in the center of the infant's chest.

3. Sit Still and Cough (For Adults)

- If you or someone else who is choking can still talk or cough, encourage them to keep coughing. Coughing can help dislodge the object that is blocking the throat.

- Make sure to stay calm and not panic, as this can worsen the situation.

If after trying the above steps the person is still choking and cannot breathe, seek medical help immediately. It is always important to know how to perform first aid and consider taking a first aid course for emergency situations like this.

(kpl/rao)