First Aid for a Choking Conscious Infant (<1 years old)
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Step 1
Determine if the infant can cry or cough.
If not, proceed to next step.
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Step 2
Give 5 back blows. |
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Step 3
Give 5 chest thrusts. |
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Step 4
Repeat steps 2 & 3 above until effective or the infant becomes unconscious.
If the infant becomes unresponsive, perform CPR- if you see an object
in the throat or mouth, remove it. |
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