Steps to take if you are choking alone

Jeff Rehman is a fire medic whose job is to save people who also rescue other people’s lives, which is one of the hardest jobs. This is why people look at him as an authority when it comes to matters of life and death. In 2012, the below video was published and it shows this fire medic demonstrating to us how to deal with a situation whereby one is choking and no one is around to help.

Being in his home, in less than 2 minutes, he shows us the path to followto save yourself if you are choking. He acquired this useful tip from an old coach of boxing. The one choking needs to be on his/her knees and be in a position called push-up. His arms are then stretched forward while the torso is pushed towards the ground.

By doing this, a large blast of wind is created which comes from the lungs. This helps in expelling any foreign element stuck in the throat. Rehmangoes on to tell us that in this world, no technique is 100% sure, so by applying this method, their chances of helping yourself are high, instead of being there waiting for someone to call 911.

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