{"id":1802,"date":"2026-02-17T13:59:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/?p=1802"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:02:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:02:36","slug":"how-to-help-someone-that-is-choking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/how-to-help-someone-that-is-choking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to help someone that is choking"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1802\" class=\"elementor elementor-1802\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5398f67a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5398f67a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53c974e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53c974e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Please watch this video to help you understand what a cough is, and how to help someone that is choking.<\/p><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6eb3mwXyvD8?si=arqf0gvtrFzIOJCx\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><p data-ccp-props=\"{\">Now that you have seen this video, you will see why we have in the ABC\u2019s \/ Unconscious Category a section for Choking\u200b\u200b<\/p><p data-ccp-props=\"{\">Within this section there are 8 sub-topics for various types of choking procedures for Adults\/Children and Infants, conscious and unconscious. What to do if your alone or pregnant or large adult and a person in a wheelchair.<\/p><p data-ccp-props=\"{\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1805\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3513505_edit-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3513505_edit-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3513505_edit-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3513505_edit-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3513505_edit-1536x717.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3513505_edit-600x280.jpg 600w, https:\/\/staging.blackbikemedia.com\/rfa771\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3513505_edit.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><h2>Choking Emergency Guide: Critical Steps to Save a Life<\/h2><p>Choking is one of those emergencies that can happen anywhere, at any time. Whether you are at home with family, out at a restaurant with friends, or at work with colleagues, knowing what to do in those critical moments can truly save a life.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why choking is a key part of the\u00a0<strong>ABC\u2019s \/ Unconscious Category<\/strong>\u00a0inside the\u00a0<strong>Ready FIRST AIDE\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0web app. Within this section, you\u2019ll find\u00a0<strong>eight sub-topics<\/strong>\u00a0that guide you through the right steps for different choking situations, including:<\/p><ul><li>Adults, children, and infants<\/li><li>Conscious vs. unconscious individuals<\/li><li>What to do if you are alone and choking<\/li><li>Choking in pregnant individuals or large adults<\/li><li>Assisting someone in a wheelchair<\/li><\/ul><p>The app is designed to give you clear, lifesaving instructions in real time, so you can\u00a0<strong>Become a Willing Bystander\u2122<\/strong>and respond with confidence.<\/p><h2>Why Immediate Action Matters<\/h2><p>Choking can block the airway and cut off oxygen to the brain within minutes. Quick action is critical, and knowing the difference between assisting a child, an adult, or yourself can mean the difference between life and death.<\/p><p>The\u00a0<strong>Ready FIRST AIDE\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0web app provides\u00a0<strong>step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions<\/strong>\u00a0that are always with you on your phone or device. No guesswork, no scrambling to remember \u2014 just clear guidance in the moment it matters most.<\/p><h2>Special Situations You Need to Know<\/h2><p>Many people are familiar with the Heimlich maneuver, but not everyone knows the adjustments required for specific situations. For example:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Infants<\/strong>\u00a0require back blows and chest thrusts rather than abdominal thrusts.<\/li><li><strong>Pregnant individuals<\/strong>\u00a0or larger adults may need chest thrusts instead of the Heimlich.<\/li><li><strong>Someone in a wheelchair<\/strong>\u00a0may need assistance while remaining seated, depending on their mobility.<\/li><li><strong>If you are alone<\/strong>, there are self-techniques you can use to dislodge the object.<\/li><\/ul><p>These are the details the\u00a0<strong>Ready FIRST AIDE\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0app covers, ensuring you have practical instructions at your fingertips.<\/p><h2>A Tool for Families, Workplaces, and Communities<\/h2><p>Emergencies don\u2019t wait for a trained professional to be nearby. That\u2019s why\u00a0<strong>Ready FIRST AIDE\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0is built for everyone \u2014 parents, teachers, coworkers, and community members.<\/p><p>When your staff or organization uses the app, you\u2019re giving them the confidence and knowledge to act. And there\u2019s an added benefit:\u00a0<strong>50% of the cost is donated to your selected fundraiser<\/strong>, which means your organization is not only prepared but also giving back to the community.<\/p><h2>Be Ready to Save a Life<\/h2><p>No one ever expects to face a choking emergency, but being prepared makes all the difference. By having\u00a0<strong>Ready FIRST AIDE\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0on hand, you\u2019ll always know what to do, whether it\u2019s for your child, a coworker, or even yourself.<\/p><p>Your family, friends, and community will be glad you took the step to be prepared.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49\u00a0<strong>Get Ready FIRST AIDE\u2122 today and Become a Willing Bystander\u2122.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please watch this video to help you understand what a cough is, and how to help someone that is choking. 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