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Clearing the airway of an unconscious person
Clearing the airway of an unconscious person
![CPR2 CPR2](http://14.139.56.154:82/file.php?file=%2F400%2FCPR_2.jpg)
- Lower the person on his or her back onto the floor.
- Clear the airway. If there's a visible blockage at the back of the throat or high in the throat, reach a finger into the mouth and sweep out the cause of the blockage. Be careful not to push the food or object deeper into the airway, which can happen easily in young children.
![CPR CPR](http://14.139.56.154:82/file.php?file=%2F400%2FCPR.jpg)
![CPR2 CPR2](http://14.139.56.154:82/file.php?file=%2F400%2FCPR_2.jpg)
- Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the object remains lodged and the person doesn't respond after you take the above measures. The chest compressions used in CPR may dislodge the object. Remember to recheck the mouth periodically.
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