Choking
Choking
Abdominal Thrusts for Choking Victim
- Call or have someone call LISD Police or 911.
- Get behind the victim.
- Wrap your arms around the person’s waist, just above their navel.
- Clasp your hands together in a doubled fist.
- Press in and up in quick thrusts.
- Be careful not to exert pressure against the victim’s rib cage with forearms.
- Repeat the procedure until choking stops.