Press down on the heel with inward and upward movements till blockage clears If the blockage is not cleared even after performing abdominal thrusts, take the person to the ER without wasting any ...

But many elderly people do not. Each year, choking claims the lives of more than 4,100 Americans who are 65 or older. It’s the most vulnerable age group, accounting for about three-quarters of U.S.

Choking is one of the top five leading causes of unintentional, injury-related deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety advocacy organization focused on… ...

You then grab the fist with the other hand and press hard into the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust. Mayo Clinic recommends performing "between six and 10 abdominal thrusts" until you see the ...

First up, call 999, and then, as quickly as you can, start the Heimlich on yourself. According to Mayo Clinic, this involves placing a fist slightly above your belly button and grasping your first ...