For adults, the steps of resuscitation are to give a continuous cycle of 5 back blows then 5 abdominal thrusts. For children/babies, give a continuous cycle of 5 back blows then 5 chest thrusts.

To know how to perform abdominal/chest thrusts properly and with the correct techniques, enrol on our Choking Prevention and Resuscitation Awareness training course.

Resuscitation