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CPR Techniques – Treating an Unconscious Choking Child Video
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- If a choking child becomes unresponsive, the provider should lower them to the ground and alert EMS.
- The provider should begin chest compressions, just like regular CPR.
- Tilt the head and lift the chin and look in the mouth for the object.
- If you do not see the object, do not perform a blind finger sweep.
- Attempt two rescue breaths. If the chest does not rise and fall, tilt the head and try again.
- Go back to chest compressions, then look in the mouth again.
- If you can see the object, remove it with your fingers. Give two rescue breaths.
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