EXPLAIN
What is choking (including signs & symptoms), How it happens, When to intervene, Where to position your hand for back blows & abdominal thrusts
DEMONSTRATE
The correct technique for back blows & abdominal thrusts
IMITATE
Get your students to practice techniques on manikin (observe throughout)
CORRECTION
Offer advice and guidance on best practice, correct any mistakes
TRY AGAIN
Allow students additional practice to perfect technique
SUMMARY
Q & A check for understanding and emphasise important 'take aways'
Key Student Take aways:
What is choking?
Choking happens when an object gets stuck in a person's throat and blocks their airway.
Signs & Symptoms of choking?
Someone who is choking may be:
What can you do to assist?
1. If someone is choking, encourage them to cough.
If the blockage is severe, they may be holding their chest or neck and won't be able to speak, breathe or cough, and you will need to help them.
2. Bend them forwards and give up to 5 back blows to try and dislodge the blockage.
Hit them firmly on their back with the heel of your hand between the shoulder blades.
Hitting them on their back creates a strong vibration and pressure in the airway, which is often enough to dislodge the blockage. Dislodging the blockage will allow them to breathe again.
3. If they are still choking, give up to 5 abdominal thrusts: hold around the waist and pull inwards and upwards above their belly button.
Abdominal thrusts squeeze the air out of the lungs and may dislodge the blockage
4. If they are still choking call 999.
Repeat the steps until they can breathe again or until help arrives.