Choking (Adult & Child)

What to do after successfully clearing a choking obstruction — including when to seek medical care, complications from abdominal thrusts, and monitoring for retained objects.

Recognise complete airway obstruction in all age groups and apply the correct technique — abdominal thrusts for adults, back blows for infants, and what to do when the person loses consciousness.

Why older adults are at significantly higher risk of choking, and what dietary, environmental, and practical measures reduce that risk in home and care settings.

What to do if you are choking and no one is present to help — including abdominal thrust against a hard surface, back blows, and calling for emergency services.

How to recognise partial versus complete airway obstruction, when to intervene and when not to, and how to manage a partially obstructed airway until emergency help arrives.