This is How the Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal Thrust) is Done!

Choking is probably the scariest experience in the person' life as well as witnesses watching the victim being in dangerous. When a person grasping for breathe it can be a life or death situation. However, the rescuer can make a difference by saving a person's life with the Abdominal Thrust.

Children tend to choke on toys while Adults are prone to choking on food. e.g. usually steak or bones in fish. Also, when people are talking and eating simultaneously that can also increase the risk of food being trapped in the throat.
Signs of choking is if the victim struggles to talks, put hands over throat, and face becomes pale.

If the victim is coughing on food, encourage him or her to keep coughing until the food comes out. The helper should ask a witness to call 911 for help to arrive. If that does not, pat the person on the back, with a firm blow between the shoulder blades, 5 times.

If the person continues choking, it is time for the Abdominal Thrust, which means the rescuer must get behind the choker. The rescuer should put his or her foot between the person's feet for balance. Then, make a fist and have the other hand cover the fist. Both hands should be together, which should be placed right above the belly button. While hands are still connected to each other, the helper should forcefully move both hands in a J shape or S shape motion, 3-5 times, which should cause the victim to spit out the food. If that does not work, return back to applying back blows on the person's back until the food comes out the victim's mouth. Return to Heimlich Maneuver, if the back blows are not successful.

If a baby or pregnant woman is choking, would do everything except the abdominal thrust. They must apply the chest thrust, using the index and middle finger, on a pregnant female or infant, 3-5 times. If does not work, restore to using the back blows, and then return to using the chest thrust, if the back blows are not working.