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Foreign object inhaled: First aid
To perform abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) on someone else
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself
Content
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Child and adult
If the person who has inhaled an object isn't conscious:
To give abdominal thrusts to someone else:
Pregnant person or someone you can't get your arms around
Yourself
If you're alone and choking:
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself
Content
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Child and adult
If the person who has inhaled an object isn't conscious:
To give abdominal thrusts to someone else:
Pregnant person or someone you can't get your arms around
Yourself
If you're alone and choking:
When to seek emergency help
If you're the only rescuer for someone who's choking, first give back blows and belly thrusts, also called abdominal thrusts. These thrusts are a procedure called the Heimlich maneuver. Then call 911 or your local emergency number for help. If another person is there, have that person call for help while you give first aid.
If you're alone and choking, call 911 or your local emergency number right away. Then, give yourself abdominal thrusts to remove the stuck object.
