modified chest thrusts

A form of modified chest thrust — A first aid procedure used to treat choking in a pregnant or obese patient in which the patient's chest is pressured by the performer's thumb knuckle with their hand balled into a fist to expel air, thereby dislodging the obstruction in the windpipe. This is repeated as many times as necessary.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of modified chest thrust
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