Stop pushing or tapping immediately if a foreign body is released or
the victim begins to breathe or cough. Make sure that the foreign object is removed from the airway. Take a closer look to see if the victim is breathing freely; perhaps he is still experiencing difficulty breathing. Pushes to the abdomen and compression of the sternum can cause damage to internal organs. The victim must be taken to the emergency department of a nearby hospital for further examination, even if at first glance there are no injuries.