A common sign of choking is when someone grabs their neck with one or both hands. This is known as the universal choking sign.
Ask, “Are you choking?”
If they cannot speak, breathe, or cough forcefully:
Continue until the object comes out or they can breathe.
If the person becomes unconscious:
For pregnant individuals or those you cannot reach around, use chest thrusts instead.
If an infant cannot cry, cough, or breathe:
If the infant becomes unconscious:
