BLS Choking Adult or Child Algorithm

This page provides a detailed guide on the BLS Choking Adult or Child Algorithm. It outlines the steps for responding to choking emergencies in both adults and children, including back blows and abdominal thrusts. The guide aims to equip healthcare professionals and laypersons with the skills needed to effectively manage airway obstructions. Clear instructions and visual aids ensure proper implementation of the algorithm.

Management of Choking in Individuals Over One-Year-Old

• For conscious choking victims (children and adults), administer the Heimlich maneuver.
• Stand behind the person; for small children, kneel or prepare to lift them from behind.
• Encircle the person's upper abdomen with your arms, positioning your fist between the navel and rib cage.
• Grasp your fist with your other hand and perform firm, upward thrusts.
• The objective is to create sufficient pressure to eject the airway obstruction.
• Execute forceful diaphragmatic thrusts until the blockage is expelled.
• Prioritize efficacy over caution, with strong, assertive movements to promptly clear the obstruction, considering the critical nature of airway clearance.