Asked by rebkekah

While you are doing a Heimlich maneuver on a choking victim, he suddenly collapses, and the obstruction is still there. What's the next thing you should do?


Call 911 for the 2nd time to report what happened


Position the choking victim in a stable true lateral position


Perform CPR


Reach blindly down the throat to remove the object

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Perform CPR.

If a choking victim becomes unresponsive, you should lower them to the ground, shout for help/call EMS (or have someone else call), and begin CPR (starting with chest compressions). Chest compressions can create enough pressure to expel the lodged object. Only perform a finger sweep if you can see the object — do not reach blindly down the throat.