First aid for when a person is choking.

FIRST AID FOR WHEN A PERSON IS CHOKING

     Sometimes a piece of food can get stuck in our trachea, the tube we breathe through. This can obstruct our airway and make us choke. If you see someone choking, follow these simple steps:

     1. Stand behind the person and pass your arms around their waist.

     2. Make a fist with one hand. Hold your thumb towards the person's abdomen. Hold the fist tightly with your other hand. 

     3. Pull your fist quickly upwards and inwards, as shown in the picture. This forces the air out of the person's lungs. The air will push the piece of food out of the trachea.