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Abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) for adults and children

Position yourself behind the victim
Wrap your arms around the victim's waist
Make a fist and place the thumb side just above the navel.
Hold your fist with the other arm
Push inward and upward, which is a thrust
Repeat the thrust until the object is expelled from the airway or until the victim is unresponsive.

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