Online CPR/AED Course

When someone is choking, every second counts. A common sign is when the person grabs their neck with one or both hands—the universal choking gesture. If you suspect a choking emergency, follow these steps:

• Ask, “Are you choking?” If the person nods or can’t speak or breathe, tell them you’re trained in CPR and are going to help.
• Stand or kneel behind the person, depending on their height.
• Make a fist with one hand and place it just above their belly button.
• Grab your fist with your other hand.
• Give quick, upward abdominal thrusts.
• Continue thrusts until the object is expelled or the person can breathe or cough forcefully.
• If the person goes unconscious, start Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) right away.
• If the person is pregnant or too large to reach around, switch to chest thrusts.

This training is part of your Online CPR/AED Certification Course and prepares you to respond quickly and effectively in choking emergencies.