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The abdominal thrust is administered to the victim's throat.True or False?​

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Step-by-step explanation:

The abdominal thrust, as the name suggest, is administered to the abdomen. Specifically, it targets the diaphragm. It is a way to dislodge a foreign object stuck in someone's trachea - i.e. to stop someone from choking.

The giver stands behind the choking individual and applies firm pressure to their diaphragm with a fist, which should force the lungs to expel the object.

It is better known as the Heimlich maneuver.

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