Exercise 2.4 Okay, so how do I do the Heimlich Maneuver? First, stand behind the person who is choking. With one hand, make a fist with your thumb pointing inside, against the person's body. Inside. Okay, got it. Now, hold your fist in your other hand. Put your arms around him or her so that your fist is about 3 to 5cm above the person's waist Push your fist in and up. This pushes air out of the lungs and this should push the object out. What if the object doesn't come out? You can try again, up to four times. Then ,if the object hasn't come out, you should get help.
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