RO31 Choking

Identify two signs of choking:

True or False – objects such as a chocolate button can cause a child to choke.

If a person is turning blue, they need help from you…… but what help would you offer first?

True or False – If a person is choking then you should offer them a drink?

How many abdominal thrusts should you give before calling for an ambulance?

Where would you place your hands when giving abdominal thrusts?

True or False – coughing can be enough to dislodge an object which is blocking an airway.

999 should be called after how many cycles of 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts, if the airway hasn’t cleared?

What are 3 common signs of a person who is choking?

If you have performed abdominal thrusts on a person why should you advise them to seek further medical attention?