WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN A PREGNANT WOMAN IS CHOKING?!?!


Question: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN A PREGNANT WOMAN IS CHOKING.?!.?
I need help! I know how to do the stomach technique when someone is choking. However, what do you do when a pregnant woman is choking.?!

If I can get some resources, I'd appreciated.Health Question & Answer


Answers:
"The best thing to do is lay her on the floor and press down on the lower part of the sternum," he said.

The woman should be tilted slightly to one side to prevent aortocaval compression.

Dr. Quirk said several case reports suggest that this adaptation is effective for use in late pregnancy.

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do you know how to preform the heimlich maneuver on a regular person.? if so-- preform the same maneuver, only high about her stomach.....Health Question & Answer

Call the police/911.Health Question & Answer

well if ur telling us to hurry...
theres most likely a pregnant woman choking right next to you..
so the best thing to do would be.....
CALL 911!!Health Question & Answer



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