If the brain goes too long without oxygen, damage or even death can occur. Immediate action must be taken. The quick inward and upward squeeze from the maneuver sends a strong burst of air from the lungs to the trachea to push the blockage out of the trachea and through the mouth.
It is important to learn how to correctly perform the Heimlich so it can be performed effectively and without harm. To learn more about choking anatomy check out our flashcards and anatomy quiz!
Heimlich Heroes Blog. Check out this helpful information on choking anatomy: At the back of your throat the esophagus and trachea share an opening.
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If a child had an episode that seemed like choking but fully recovered after a coughing spell, there is no need to get emergency medical care, but you should call your doctor. All kids are at risk for choking, but those younger than 3 are especially at risk. Young kids tend to put things in their mouths, have smaller airways that are easily blocked, and don't have a lot of experience chewing, so they might swallow things whole.
Take the time now to become prepared. CPR and first-aid courses are a must for parents, other caregivers, and babysitters.
Reviewed by: Kate M. Cronan, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Choking? Is Choking an Emergency? A child may be choking and need help right away if he or she: can't breathe is gasping or wheezing can't talk, cry, or make noise turns blue grabs at his or her throat or waves arms appears panicked becomes limp or unconscious In these cases, if you've been trained, immediately start abdominal thrusts also known as the Heimlich maneuver , the standard rescue procedure for choking.
What Should I Do? Call for any serious choking situation. Here are several possible situations you might face and tips on how to handle them: If a child is choking and coughing but can breathe and talk : This means the airway is not completely blocked. It's best to do nothing. Watch the child carefully and make sure he or she recovers completely. The child will likely be fine after a good coughing spell.
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