What to do if you are choking and by yourself

How to DIY
Published on Nov 2, 2019
Abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich Maneuver) and back blows are the most common techniques taught to help someone who is choking. But what do you do if you are by yourself and choking? In this video we show you how to use a chair or any hard surface during a choking emergency if nobody can help you.

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