Question

To help someone who is choking, the Red Cross recommends the five-and-five approach. This means delivering five followed by five

Answer 1

5 back blows

5 abdominal thrusts

Answer 2

The following steps are included in a five-and-five approach

• Give 5 back blows:

In this step, stand behind the person who is choking. Bend the person so that he/she is parallel to the ground. Place a hand on his/her chest. Give five separate back blows with your hands.

• Give 5 abdominal thrusts:

Give five separate abdominal thrusts to the person who is choking.

• Alternate between 5 blows and 5 thrusts:

Alternate between back blows and thrusts until the blocking starts to dislodge.