Which technique is used to dislodge a foreign object in a choking person by applying pressure to the stomach?

Which technique is used to dislodge a foreign object in a choking person by applying pressure to the stomach?

• A. First Aid
• B. Abdominal thrusts
• C. Rescue breathing
• D. Shock

Answer: (B)

Abdominal thrusts are used to dislodge a foreign object from a choking person by quickly squeezing the abdomen to create a strong burst of air from the lungs. The idea is to push the air upward with enough force to pop the object out of the airway. To do this, stand behind the person, wrap your arms around their waist, form a fist with one hand and place it above the navel, then grab that fist with your other hand and perform quick, inward and upward thrusts. Repeat until the object is expelled or the person can breathe, cough, or speak. If the person loses consciousness, start CPR. This technique is for conscious adults and children over 1 year old; infants or special scenarios use different methods like back blows and chest thrusts.

Abdominal thrusts are used to dislodge a foreign object from a choking person by quickly squeezing the abdomen to create a strong burst of air from the lungs. The idea is to push the air upward with enough force to pop the object out of the airway. To do this, stand behind the person, wrap your arms around their waist, form a fist with one hand and place it above the navel, then grab that fist with your other hand and perform quick, inward and upward thrusts. Repeat until the object is expelled or the person can breathe, cough, or speak. If the person loses consciousness, start CPR. This technique is for conscious adults and children over 1 year old; infants or special scenarios use different methods like back blows and chest thrusts.