How do you perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking adult?

To perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking adult effectively, the proper technique involves standing behind the person who is choking. You then need to make a fist with one hand and position it just above the person’s navel. The next step is to thrust inward and upward. This motion can help create pressure in the abdomen that can force air from the lungs, potentially expelling the object obstructing the airway. It’s crucial that the thrusting is done with enough force to generate an effect, but also safely to avoid causing injury.

Understanding the anatomy of how this maneuver works is key. By applying pressure just above the navel, you are compressing the diaphragm, which is critical in expelling the lodged object from the throat. The upward thrust is particularly important, as it helps to lift the object out of the airway more effectively than other movements.

Other methods mentioned in different options do not provide the correct technique needed to clear a choking person's airway safely. For instance, pushing down on someone’s shoulders or squeezing around their body may not produce the necessary pressure or force to relieve choking. Similarly, pushing against a wall does not create the required abdominal thrusts to expel the obstruction. Therefore, the option involving the proper fist placement and thrusting