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Relief of Choking in an Unresponsive Infant (< 1 year old)

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Relief of Choking in an Unresponsive Infant (< 1 year old)

The rescuer tries to clear the airway only if the obstruction is visible. If the blockage can be reached using a finger, the foreign material may be removed. Rescuers SHOULD NOT SWEEP BLINDLY as this may push the foreign object further into the windpipe. 

  1. The rescuer yells for help or sends a bystander for help.
  2. The infant is placed flat on their back on the ground.
  3. The rescuer begins chest compressions and performs 30 compressions without interruption. This action may help to dislodge the foreign body.
  4. The infant’s mouth is checked before giving breaths. If a foreign object can be visualized and reached, the rescuer may remove it.
  5. After 5 cycles of compressions, the rescuer calls to activate EMS if another bystander has not already done so.