Employee's Quick Response Saves Man Choking on Candy

First-aid knowledge that can save a life was put into practice in a real-life situation.

This took place at a public institution in Kayseri, Turkey.

A man standing in front of an elevator suddenly begins beating his chest frantically.

He appears to be in distress, coughing as if something is stuck in his throat.

At that moment, an employee who noticed the situation approaches from behind, wraps their arms around the man, and performs the Heimlich maneuver.

The man had been waiting for the elevator when a piece of candy slipped down his windpipe, causing difficulty breathing, and an employee trained in first aid quickly rescued him.

A moment later, the candy popped out of the man's mouth, and he was able to breathe again.

Sudden airway obstructions can mean the difference between life and death in a matter of minutes or even seconds.

This is why learning first-aid techniques in advance is so important.

(Source: X @bosunatiklama, @gazeteistiklal)

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