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When someone is choking, is it safe to hit them on their back? i was taught never do that because it can further lodge the item. what to do?
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If a person is able : To cough, one should not interfere. However, if a person has no ability to move air in or out or to cough then intervention may be life saving. Here is some good information: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000047.Htm. I would encourage you to take a class on this - it may save a life. Take care.
Answered 9/11/2013
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