Technique 1: Strong, controlled coughing
This technique helps maintain circulation and stimulate the heart when symptoms begin.
How to do it:
- Take a deep breath.
- Close your mouth.
- Cough forcefully from the chest, as if trying to expel something stuck.
- Repeat every 2 seconds for 1 minute.
Why it works:
Coughing creates pressure inside the chest, pushing blood toward the heart and brain, which can help maintain the heart’s rhythm.
Common mistakes:
- Coughing too lightly
- Not inhaling beforehand
- Losing the rhythm
Technique 2: A precise strike to the center of the chest
This is used when coughing is no longer enough and dizziness is severe.
How to do it:
- Make a fist.
- Locate the center of your chest, between the nipples.
- Use the bottom part of your fist.
- Strike firmly and sharply, once per second, 5 or 6 times.
Why it works:
Part of the heart’s electrical system runs through this area. The impact may help reset the rhythm during a severe arrhythmia.
Precautions:
Do not strike too hard
Do not do it more than 6 times
Do not use if there are fractures or injuries