5 Questions
Which action should you take if the victim is coughing?
Leave them alone
What does the Heimlich Maneuver do?
Helps the victim breathe
When should the Heimlich Maneuver be performed?
On someone who can still cough, breathe, or speak
What is the purpose of coughing?
To expel objects lodged in the trachea
What should you do if the victim stops coughing and indicates that they are choking?
Perform the Heimlich Maneuver
Study Notes
Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver
- If the victim is coughing, do not intervene, as coughing is a productive reflex to expel the object from the airway.
- The Heimlich Maneuver relieves upper airway obstruction by creating a sudden increase in airway pressure, dislodging the object from the airway.
- The Heimlich Maneuver should be performed only when the victim is unable to cough, speaks, or breathe, and indicates that they are choking.
- Coughing is a natural reflex to expel foreign objects from the airway.
- If the victim stops coughing and indicates that they are choking, perform the Heimlich Maneuver immediately to relieve the airway obstruction.
Test your knowledge of the Heimlich Maneuver with this informative quiz. Learn about the steps to take when someone is choking and how to effectively perform this life-saving technique.
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