The general recommendation is now to start with 5 Back Blows then 5 Abdominal Thrusts (the Heimlich), repeated as necessary. Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic

The general recommendation is now to start with 5 Back Blows then 5 Abdominal Thrusts (the Heimlich), repeated as necessary. Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-choking/basics/art-20056637 http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-choking/basics... European Resuscitation Council: http://ercguidelines.elsevierresource.com/european-resuscitation-council-guidelines-resuscitation-2015-section-1-executive-summary#Foreignbodyairwayobstructionchoking http://ercguidelines.elsevierresource.com/european-resuscita... Australia (and New Zealand) Resuscitation Councils: http://www.nzrc.org.nz/training/ECI/anzcor-guidelines-2016-update-for-first-aid-providers/#Choking http://www.nzrc.org.nz/training/ECI/anzcor-guidelines-2016-u... In the case of Australia/New Zealand the recommendation is to do 5 Back Blows then 5 Chest Thrusts. My understanding is that it's believed to be similarly effective but has less risk of causing internal injuries.