new_otters_raftFeb 22

YSK What to do if someone’s choking: Evidence says begin with back blows

https://piefed.ca/c/youshouldknow/p/542800/ysk-what-to-do-if-someones-choking-evidence-says-begin-with-back-blows

YSK What to do if someone’s choking: Evidence says begin with back blows

Why YSK: > Despite choking being an emergency, until recently there has been limited high-quality evidence to guide bystanders on the most eff…

Show thread/home/pineappleloverFeb 23
Well, yeah. Is this just listing the first air procedure for choking? Something we’ve been doing for fuck long?
Show threadnew_otters_raftFeb 23
There is disagreement and outdated advice on what to do / not to do. First aid is time-sensitive so having a discussion about updated guidelines can be helpful :)
Show thread/home/pineapplelover

Yeah my first aid training through American Red Cross mandated 5 back blows

www.redcross.org/…/adult-child-choking

Feb 23 at 3:02pmWeb