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Carefully loosen the constricting garment.
Carefully loosen the constricting garment without forcing the neck or delaying urgent help. Do not make the casualty walk or tighten clothing. Make the area safe, call 112 and follow instructions. If they become unresponsive, check breathing; if breathing is not normal, start CPR following the emergency operator.
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Tighten the garment more to hold the neck.
Carefully loosen the constricting garment.
Force them to walk to check they are well.
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