1. First Aid for Choking

For children under 2 years old:

Use the back blow and chest thrust method:

• Lay the child face down on the rescuer’s left arm, with their head tilted downward. Ensure you hold the child securely to prevent slipping.
• Use the heel of your right hand to deliver 5 firm back blows between the child’s shoulder blades.
• Check if the child turns pinkish, is breathing, or crying. Look inside their mouth for any visible object and remove it carefully.
• If the object has not been expelled and the child is still not breathing, proceed with chest thrusts:
  • Use two fingers to press on the upper abdomen (above the navel and below the breastbone).
  • Push firmly upwards 5 times.
  • Repeat these steps until the child breathes, cries, or emergency services arrive.

For adults and children over 2 years old:

Use the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts).

If the victim is conscious:

1. Stand behind the person (or kneel if they are shorter).
2. Wrap both arms around their waist.
3. Make a fist with one hand and place it just above the navel, below the ribcage.
4. Grasp your fist with the other hand and perform 5 quick, strong abdominal thrusts in an upward motion.
5. If the object does not come out, repeat the thrusts 6-10 times.

If the victim is unconscious:

1. Lay the person on their back.
2. Kneel over them and position yourself with both knees on either side of their thighs.
3. Make a fist and place it just below the breastbone.
4. Push forcefully upward 5 times.
5. If they are still not breathing, begin rescue breaths (2 quick breaths). Continue alternating between abdominal thrusts and rescue breaths until the object is expelled, the victim starts breathing, or emergency help arrives.

⚠️ If choking is due to a live object (e.g., a bug or food piece moving in the airway), seek immediate medical attention for proper removal instead of attempting extraction yourself, which may cause more harm.

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2. Neck Sprain (Stiff Neck)

• Do you sometimes wake up with a stiff or sore neck in the morning?
• If this happens, try this simple trick:
  • Lift your foot and gently pull your big toe.
  • Use your hand to slowly rotate the toe in circular motions, either clockwise or counterclockwise.

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3. Leg Cramps (Muscle Spasms)

• If your left leg cramps, raise your right hand.
• If your right leg cramps, raise your left hand.
• This method helps relieve muscle tension immediately.

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4. Numbness in Legs

• If your left leg feels numb, swing your right arm forcefully.
• If your right leg feels numb, swing your left arm forcefully.

This technique helps stimulate circulation and restore feeling.

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5. A Simple Sewing Needle Can Save Lives

For elderly parents or those at risk of medical emergencies, remember these three life-saving needle techniques using a sewing needle:

1. Stroke or Paralysis (Brain Hemorrhage or Blockage)

• If someone suddenly experiences facial asymmetry, slurred speech, or weakness on one side of the body,
  • Immediately prick the lowest point of their earlobe with a sterilized sewing needle until a small drop of blood appears.
  • This method may help restore circulation and prevent long-term complications.

2. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Heart Attack)

• If a person collapses due to a heart attack,
  • Remove their socks and use a needle to prick each of their ten toes.
  • Squeeze out one drop of blood from each toe.
  • This technique may help restore consciousness immediately.

3. Asthma, Severe Wheezing, or Acute Laryngitis

• If someone is struggling to breathe, with a purplish-red face,
  • Quickly prick the tip of their nose with a needle and squeeze out two drops of dark blood (toxic blood).
  • This may help reduce airway obstruction and improve breathing.

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Final Note

These methods do not replace professional medical attention but can serve as emergency first aid measures before help arrives. Always seek medical assistance for severe conditions!

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