American Heart Association Guidelines
New guidance for choking in conscious children and adults recommends alternating five back blows with five abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive. The content also notes guidance is available for choking in infants.
Guideline Highlights: New guidance on choking in conscious children and adults recommends alternating five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts, until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive. Guidance for choking in infants …
