Choking Algorithm

(Adult and Child)

Conscious Victim

Able to
cough,talk
or breathe?

No









Still Conscious?


No
Unconscious Victim
Call for assistance







Breathing
Adequately

Not Breathing













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Encourage coughing
(Watch for improvement/deterioration)
Yes
Assess
Breathing?
Open Airway
(Look for and remove any visible foreign material)
Emergency Numbers
Cell: 112
Tel: 10177
Other: ........................
Place in recovery position
Check for continued adequate
breathing
Reassess continuously
Start CPR
Single Child with
Rescuer 2 Rescuers
2 Breaths 2 Breaths
followed by followed by
30 Compressions 15 Compressions
Adult/Child
Up to 5 abdominal
thrusts and up to 5
back slaps
Pregnant/Obese
Up to 5 chest thrusts
and up to 5 back slaps
if necessary

Infant
Up to 5 back
slaps and up to
5 chest thrusts
if necessary
2012
Yes
2012