HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Give 5 quick, upward abdominal thrusts. Give sets of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the object is forced out, the person can cough forcefully or breathe, or the person becomes unconscious. If the person becomes unconscious, give care for an unconscious choking adult by performing CPR (see Panel 4).

Detailed explanation-2: -Strike five separate times between the person’s shoulder blades with the heel of your hand. Give five abdominal thrusts. If back blows don’t remove the stuck object, give five abdominal thrusts, also known as the Heimlich maneuver. Alternate between five blows and five thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to calling 911, the American Red Cross advises a “five and five” response for people who are choking, conscious and unable to cry, speak or breathe: five back blows followed by five abdominal thrusts (popularly known as the Heimlich maneuver).

Detailed explanation-4: -Bend the person forward and deliver up to 5 firm blows between the shoulder blades. Place your fist just above the belly button. Give up to 5 quick, inward and upward thrusts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Tell the 999 operator the person is choking. Continue with the cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until help arrives.