If a responsive choking person becomes unresponsive, what is the appropriate care to provide?

When a responsive choking person becomes unresponsive, the appropriate care involves initiating CPR, which includes chest compressions, looking for the object that may be obstructing their airway, and providing breaths. This approach is critical because the unresponsive individual is unable to breathe, and immediate action is required to restore airflow.

During CPR, the chest compressions help maintain blood circulation and increase the chances of reviving the individual, while checking for the object allows you to potentially remove the obstruction that caused the choking. Providing breaths is also essential to ensure oxygen is delivered to the vital organs.

The other options do not effectively address the immediate need for resuscitation in an unresponsive choking victim. For instance, placing the person in a recovery position would not provide the necessary support for breathing or circulation. Calling for emergency assistance is important, but waiting without administering CPR would prolong the lack of oxygen to the brain and other organs. Attempting the Heimlich maneuver again is inappropriate since the person is unresponsive, and it would not be effective without windpipe action or sufficient coordination. Therefore, commencing CPR is the most effective and lifesaving option in this scenario.