Perform the Heimlich Maneuver (abdominal thrusts) for adults/children or back blows for infants.
Choking on food, drowning, strangulation, chemical inhalation (like carbon monoxide), or severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Signs to Watch For: Clutching the throat (universal sign of choking). Suffocated
Administer an epinephrine auto-injector (e.g., EpiPen) if available. Choking: First aid - Mayo Clinic chemical inhalation (like carbon monoxide)
Skin, lips, or nails turning blue, gray, or purple (cyanosis). Inability to speak, cry, or cough forcefully. Confusion, dizziness, or loss of consciousness. Call 911 or local emergency services immediately. or nails turning blue
Asphyxia occurs when the body is deprived of oxygen, leading to unconsciousness or death within minutes.