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A choking adult cannot speak or breathe. What should you do?

Give back blows and abdominal thrusts.

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  1. Give back blows and abdominal thrusts ✔
  2. Give water to wash it down
  3. Lay them flat and wait

Why: For a severe choke, alternate 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts. Have someone call 911.

Huh, didn't know that: Abdominal thrusts are also called the Heimlich maneuver.

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Answer: Give back blows and abdominal thrusts. For a severe choke, alternate 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts. Have someone call 911.

  1. American Red Cross Adult and Child Choking www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/learn-first-aid/adult-child-choking
    Continue giving 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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