Making a 911 Call for a Choking Victim

911. What is your emergency?

What’s your full name?

What’s your location?

5827 Schoolhouse Rd.

What’s the nearest cross street?

What’s your telephone number?

Can the victim talk or cough?

Do you know the Heimlich maneuver?

(No)

Okay. Stand behind the boy with your arms around his middle.

Are you doing that?

(Yes)

Make a fist and put your other hand over it. Put your hands just below the victim’s ribcage.

Thrust upward quickly. Do this five times.

Did the obstruction come out?

Great! Stay on the line. An ambulance should be there in a moment.