How To Save Yourself If You Are Alone And Choking

It’s probably safe to say many of us have had a moment of panic when we think we might be choking on food.

Usually, it turns out OK and we can either cough it up or swallow it on our own, but that’s not always the case.

If you’re in public or eating with other people, you’d hope someone either knows how to help or can call 911 if you really are choking.

For people who eat many of their meals alone, however, the danger of choking can be much greater.

“I have noted over those years that there is really no effective means for someone to rescue themselves should they be choking and nobody is there to help them,” he says.

He recommends a basic push-up motion to create suction to hopefully dislodge the object that is blocking your throat.

First, get on your knees in the push-up position, then let go of your arms, essentially letting your stomach and chest smack on the ground.

The air that moves out from this technique should be enough to remove whatever is stuck in your airway.

He warns this won’t work while pregnant and says while nothing is 100 percent effective, “This is certainly a lot better than what we’ve been taught so far.”

Interesting to note, the maneuver actually came from his boxing days and was something his coach taught him to tighten up his abdominal muscles, but he realized there was a better use for it and applied it to his years as a paramedic.

We certainly hope you’ll never need to know this, but there is no such thing as being too prepared.

As always, be sure to use caution if using this or any medical technique.

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