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Final answer:
If a choking victim becomes unresponsive, rescuers should call for help and begin chest compressions as part of CPR. Compression-only CPR is recommended for bystanders, and the approach varies slightly for infants compared to adults. The correct answer is A.
Explanation:
If a choking victim becomes unresponsive, the rescuer should first call for help (or EMS) and begin chest compressions. Unlike in cases where someone is drowning and immediate CPR is not effective in water, an unresponsive choking victim needs CPR immediately. Trained first responders might perform both chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing, but bystanders are advised to perform compression-only CPR.
Identifying a choking victim is critical, and the signs include an inability to speak or cry out, labored breathing with gasping or wheezing sounds, and the victim may clutch at their throat or mouth. If the situation escalates to unconsciousness, then it's essential to start CPR. Current standards for CPR involve applying pressure to the sternum to compress the chest at least 5 cm deep and at a rate of 100 compressions per minute, matching the beat of the song "Staying Alive" by the Bee Gees.
It is important to remember that with infants, the approach is different and may involve turning the baby upside down and slapping on the back to dislodge the object. For adults, encourage coughing and deliver back slaps before trying the Heimlich maneuver.
