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Step 1
Listen for breathing. If a choking victim is getting any air, he'll make a wheezing sound and his abdominal muscles will heave. If he's not getting any air, he cannot make a sound.
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Step 2
Look at her extremities, including her lips and fingers. If she's not breathing, her extremities will start to turn blue.
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Step 3
Watch for breathing. If the victim is unconscious, lean close to him and see if his chest rises and falls. If it doesn't, he's not breathing. If you deduct a subtle breath and have a mirror, hold the mirror to the victim's nose and see if the glass fogs. It will if he's breathing.
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Step 1
Perform the Heimlich if the person is conscious. Stand behind the victim and put your foot between his legs. Place your fist, thumb side first, into his abdomen and cover your fist with your other hand. Thrust inward and upward to push out the item blocking the airway. Continue until he spits out the item out or loses consciousness.
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Step 2
Begin CPR if the victim is unconscious. Lift the chin and check again for breathing. Give 2 quick breaths, and then start 30 chest compressions. Make sure you check the mouth in between breaths and chest compressions to make sure the item blocking the airway hasn't been released. If it has, pull it out.
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Step 3
Don't stick your fingers down a choking victim's mouth to find the lodged item. You may end up pushing it further down the airway.
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Step 4
Perform CPR for 2 minutes. If the victim doesn't pass the item or regain consciousness, contact 911.
