scenario 2: choking at a restaurant

situation

While dining at a busy restaurant, you notice a middle-aged woman at a nearby table clutching her throat and exhibiting signs of severe airway obstruction, they are unable to speak, cough or breathe.

Their family member has just dialled 999. When you approach the person is still conscoius but starting to panic.

What do you do?

Give Back Blows and Abdominal Thrusts

You can try and clear the airway using back blows and abdominal thrusts.

Remove the Obstruction

You can do a finger sweep to remove the obstruction from the mouth.

Carry on Eating

You can carry on with your meal. Your food has just arrived.

Back Blows & Abdominal Thrusts

Remove the Obstruction

Carry on Eating

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