Signs & Symptoms
This sound could indicate a blocked airway?
What is wheezing?
Perform this maneuver when the person can not speak or cough while choking?
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
This small fruit is one of the most common choking hazards for children.
What is a grape?
A person may turn this color as a sign of serve choking?
What is blue or purple?
The first step in helping a choking adult involves this simple question.
What is "are you choking"?
Name some common household items that are common hazards for young children.
What is batteries, coins, legos, and/or plastic bags?
This symptom may occur when a person is unable to speak or make sound because the airway is blocked?
What is inability to speak?
Hands should be positioned in between these two body parts during abdominal thrusts.
What is above the belly button and below the ribcage?
This practice during meals can prevent choking for adults and children.
What is chewing food throughly?
In serve choking situation, this physical sign indicates the need for immediate intervention?
What is loss of consciousness?
If the person becomes unconscious, these life saving techniques should begin and these lifesaving services should be called.
What is CPR and what is 911?
Cutting food into small pieces helps reduce risks for this age group.
What is young children under 4?
This is how someone might signal they are choking?
What is clutching their hands around their throat?
For a pregnant person or a person too large for abdominal thrusts you should employ this modified technique.
What is chest thrusts?
Often overlooked household item that could be deadly, especially swallowed hold; it expands when wet, blocking the airway or stomach.
What is a sponge?