We all know that CPR is an important life-saving skill, but did you know that choking is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.? According to the American Red Cross, more than 10,000 people a year die from choking.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, CPR and choking relief are easy to learn and can make the difference between life and death. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of both resuscitation and choking relief<\/a> so that you can be prepared in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique<\/a> that can be used when someone has stopped breathing or their heart has stopped beating. When performed correctly, CPR can help restart a person’s heart and breathing.<\/p>\n
To perform CPR on an adult, you will need to:<\/p>\n
CPR for infants and children is similar to CPR for adults, but there are a few key differences. When performing CPR on an infant, you will need to use one hand to provide chest compressions. For children aged one to eight, you can use either one or two hands to provide chest compressions, depending on their size.<\/p>\n
It’s also important to give rescue breaths more slowly when performing CPR on an infant or child. The American Red Cross recommends giving two rescue breaths that last one second each for infants, and two rescue breaths that last one second longer than normal for children.<\/p>\n
Choking occurs when an object gets lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air. Choking is a medical emergency and can be deadly if not treated promptly.<\/p>\n
If someone is choking, it’s important to act quickly. The first step is to call 911 or have someone else call for medical help. Then, you will need to provide the victim with choking relief.<\/p>\n
There are two methods that can be used to provide choking relief: the Heimlich maneuver and abdominal thrusts.<\/p>\n
The Heimlich maneuver is a technique that uses sharp, quick bursts of air to dislodge an object from the throat. To perform the Heimlich maneuver on an adult, you will need to:<\/p>\n
For infants and children aged one to eight, you will need to perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver or abdominal thrusts. For infants, place your palm against their back and give five quick, upward thrusts. For children, place your palm against their back and give five quick, upward abdominal thrusts.<\/p>\n
It’s also important to be aware of the signs of choking in infants and children. These include:<\/p>\n
If you see any of these signs, it’s important to act quickly and provide choking relief.<\/p>\n
CPR and choking relief are two vital skills that everyone should know. By learning how to perform CPR and provide choking relief, you could save a life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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