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Guidance: Choking

Resources to learn more about choking and how to treat someone choking including guidance and e-learning.

Clinical information

2021 Resuscitation Guidelines
The 2021 Guidelines contain detailed information about basic and advanced life support for adults, paediatrics and newborns, as well as information on the use of Automated External Defibrillators and other topics.

Guidelines on choking – Adult: Please refer to the 2021 Adult Basic Life Support Guideline.

Guidelines on choking – Paediatric: Please refer to the 2021 Paediatric Basic Life Support Guideline.

Adult choking algorithm

Download our algorithm for the management of adult choking. 

Paediatric choking algorithm

Download our algorithm for the management of paediatric choking. 

Resources

Lifesaver: Resuscitation Council UK’s interactive training game Lifesaver features a scenario (Rebecca) that focusses on what to do when someone is choking. 

e-Lifesaver
Equip your team with essential choking management skills through e-Lifesaver's interactive workplace training. Developed by clinical experts, this SCORM-compliant tool ensures your staff can respond effectively in emergencies. Learn more and bring e-Lifesaver to your workplace today.
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