Facts
What is your airway called?
Trachea
You are at a birthday party and see a friend put a marble in their mouth. They start coughing very loudly. What action do you take?
Keep an eye on them, Stay nearby, and encourage coughing
A person is coughing loudly
Non-Urgent. The person can still breathe. Encourage coughing and stay nearby in case it worsens.
This is the "Universal Sign" someone uses to show they are choking without using words.
Hand(s) clutching throat.
What two snacks are most common for choking?
Hotdogs and grapes
Your friend is laughing while eating a sandwich and suddenly stops making any noise. They look panicked and can't breathe. What action do you take?
Get an adult/ call for help immediately.
Somebody is clutching their throat and not making any noise
URGENT. Call for help immediately
A person who is choking might do this with their arms to get your attention.
Wave/flail
To prevent choking, you should always ____ when eating
Sit down
While you are helping someone who is choking, they suddenly go limp and close their eyes. What do you do?
Call for help! The choking has worsened.
A child who was playing withsmall toys suddenly goes silent, still, and is turning color
URGENT. Call for help immediately
This is the most dangerous "sound" a choking person can make.
No sound. Silence=Danger
Universal sign of choking
You see a friend at the lunch table begin to cough hard. They stop and say "I'm okay!" What action do you take?
None! The person can speak, breathe, and is no longer choking.
Even if it sounds raspy or funny, the person is still able to speak.
Non-urgent. If a person can speak, they can breathe. Stay nearby.
When choking, a persons skin may do what?
Changle color, become pale
How long it takes for lack of oxygen to cause brain damage
4 Minutes
You are alone and see someone fall while choking. A phone slips out of their pocket. What can you do in this situation?
Use the phone to call 911
The person is making a high-pitched, whistling noise while trying to take a breath.
Urgent, Whistling noises are NOT normal. Call for help.
A sound that a person may make when unable to breathe.
Whistling, slight noise