How Do You Perform The Heimlich Maneuvre?
This guide will take you through a step by step walkthrough of the Heimlich maneuvre. Step 1 The universal sign for choking is the hands up around the neck and panicked eyes. If the victim is coughing, encourage them to continue coughing. If the victim stops coughing, it is now your job to save them. First of all, ask them if they are choking. Chances are they will either nod their head or do nothing, but you should at least be sure they are choking. Step 2 The next thing you need to do is call for help and have another person dial 9-1-1. This is very important. Make sure you tell someone specifically to call 911. Use their name if you know it. Step 3 Move around the back of the person and make your hand into a fist. Using your left hand, find the belly button and move a fist length up above the navel. Place your right hand here and grab your right hand with your left. Use quick upwards and inwards motions to remove the foreign object from a persons throat. Step 4 Keep doing the Heimli