…..the desired result. If the obstruction is not cleared, continue to deliver up to five blows.
Where a person is very tall, ask them to kneel if possible. When dealing with a younger child, kneel by their side and provide the blows at their level.
Below are two images showing the position for applying back blows:
A quick recap, establish the person is choking. If the obstruction cannot be cleared as is described above, resulting in severe airway obstruction, give up to five back blows.
Tomorrow we will continue our look at Choking and how to deliver chest thrusts….
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