For an athlete who has become unconscious and has an airway obstruction, you want to straddle the victim and push into the chest five times.

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For an unconscious person with an airway obstruction, you would not straddle them and push into the chest. Instead, you would perform the Heimlich maneuver if you suspect a severe airway blockage and the person is still conscious, or chest compressions if the person is unconscious, following the guidelines for CPR.

For an Athlete Who Has Become Unconscious and Has an Airway