Adult choking
Adult choking
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Assess severity
Severe: airway obstruction (ineffective cough) & unconscious: start CPR
Severe: airway obstruction (ineffective cough) & conscious: 5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts
Mild: airway obstruction (effective cough): Encourage cough & continue to check for deterioration to ineffective cough or until obstruction relieved
Resources
Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines (adult and paediatric BLS, choking)