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First Aid Procedures

Chest Thrusts

Chest thrusts are a lifesaving first aid technique that can quickly clear a blocked airway when someone is choking and struggling to breathe. Knowing how to perform chest thrusts gives you the confidence to act fast and help open the airway so the person can breathe again.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 20, 2026

First Aid Procedures

Airway Management

Airway management means keeping a person’s airway open so air can move in and out. Learn when airway management matters in first aid and which practical pages to use next.

First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
February 9, 2026