The management of choking is covered in the Bluestream Academy BLS training.

The Resus Council have produced an excellent interactive resource covering the management of choking in an adult available here (optional) : https://www.lifesaver.org.uk – click on “Rebecca”.

Here are the simplified guidelines from the Resus Council:

Links to printable versions:

Adult: https://www.resus.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-04/Adult%20Choking%20Algorithm%202021.pdf

Child: https://www.resus.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-04/Paediatric%20Choking%20Algorithm%202021.pdf