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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.

Step 2
Give 5 back blows.
choke infant back
Step 3
Give 5 chest thrusts.
choke infant chest
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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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Pages: 6-12. Figures #12A & 12B.
copyright 1997, American Heart Association

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