Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver)

Person Faints

Call 911 or other emergency services if the person faints. Then:

• Start CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if you know how. See CPR in the topic Dealing With Emergencies.
• Each time the airway is opened during CPR, look for an object in the mouth or throat. If you see an object, remove it.
• Do not do any more Heimlich thrusts.
• Keep doing CPR until the person is breathing on his or her own or until help arrives.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: May 1, 2008
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
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