Choking in adults
When having a drink or a meal, it can happen that you suddenly swallow the wrong way and food goes down the wrong pipe. There’s usually a lot of coughing, a couple of tears and then it’s all forgotten. But in some cases, food can completely block the airway. The person can no longer breathe, can’t speak and starts to suffocate. When faced with such a situation, you must be able to react quickly or maybe even very quickly. In under 20 minutes, the person can die from suffocation. To avoid such a situation, especially when it happens to one of our friends or loved ones, first aid training is essential in order to properly handle the situation.
In this video you’ll see how the Heimlich manoeuvre and back blow method, when done well, save lives.
