Performing Abdominal Thrusts for Choking Adults: A Step-by-Step Guide
To perform abdominal thrusts on a responsive choking adult:1. Position yourself behind the person and place your arms around their waist.
2. Form a fist with one hand and place it between the person's navel and rib cage.
3. Grasp your fist with your other hand and pull it inward and upward, forcefully thrusting the person's abdomen.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until the object is dislodged or the person begins to breathe.
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