What to do in case of suffocation
Most of the time choking is mild and is therefore recommended in these cases:
- However.
- If it doesn’t work.
- Or if choking is more severe.
- Such as when you eat soft foods like meat or bread.
- The Heimlich maneuver.
- Which involves:.
Find out what to do for infants and children under 2 years old
The pressure generated by this maneuver in the stomach helps to lift the object through the throat, freeing the airways, but it should not be applied to children under 2 years of age or pregnant women, after this procedure it is normal for the person to start coughing, so that it is important to let them cough, because this is the best way to avoid suffocation.
See how to do this in case of choking:
If after the maneuver, the person continues to choke and cannot breathe for more than 30 seconds, it is recommended to call medical care at 192. During this time, you can hold Heimlich’s maneuver or try to turn the person around. try to shake it so that the choking room moves and lets in the air.
If it is safe and the person does not grit his teeth, one can try to pass the index finger through the mouth to the throat, to try to pull the object or the rest of the jammed food, however, the victim may tend to close the mouth tightly, which can cause injuries and cuts in the hand.
If, in the meantime, the person faints and stops breathing, stop trying to remove the object from the throat and start the heart massage until medical help arrives or until the person reacts.
In cases where you are alone and the cough does not help, you can follow these steps:
Ideally, this manoeuvre should be performed on a mat, but on a smooth and hard surface; However, this can be done directly on the ground, as although there is a risk of costal fracture, it is an emergency maneuver that can help save lives.
Another option is to perform the manoeuvre at a high counter, resting the weight of your body with your arms outstretched over the counter and then dropping the torso onto the counter hard.