Procedure
Do not proceed if the person can cough or talk.
- Stand behind the person.
- Wrap your arms around their waist.
- Place your fist, thumb side in:
- below their rib cage
- above their belly button.
- Wrap your other hand around the fist.
- Pull inward and upward, firmly and quickly.
- Repeat five times.
To perform the Heimlich on yourself, perform the steps 3+.