When A Person’s Choking, How Do I Know When It Comes Out?

Posted on February 18th, 2012 by Roy Shaw

In this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy answers a question that came in via email regarding a situation where the person did the abdominal thrusts but the object did not come out to the best of their knowledge. Should they keep doing chest compressions or is there something else that can be done to get the foreign body out of the victim’s airway. Be sure to watch this episode to get the answer.

Tags: Abdominal Thrusts, airway, Chest Compressions, choking, CPR, object won't come out, obstruction, ProCPR, ProFirstAid, Roy Shaw, royonrescue, what to do if someone chokes

Should I Use Abdominal Thrusts or Chest Compressions?

Posted on March 1st, 2010 by Roy Shaw

Ever wonder what to do if someone chokes near you?   Should you give them the Heimlich Maneuver or Chest Compressions?   In this video Blog, Roy Shaw, EMT-Paramedic answers a students question about what to do if someone chokes and if Abdominal Thrusts or Chest Compressions are better.  Roy takes a look at when to use abdominal thrusts as in the Heimlich Maneuver and when to use Chest Compressions for a person who is definitely choking.

Tags: Abdominal Thrusts, Chest Compressions, choking, choking victim, Heimlich Maneuver, ProFirstAid.com, Red Cross