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How to Treat Conscious Choking Infants Video
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Video at a Glance
- A conscious choking infant may be unable to cough or breathe.
- The provider should see if the infant’s lips are blue, indicating a lack of oxygen.
- If the provider is by themself, help the infant before activating emergency services.
- Even if the choking resolves, infants should always be checked out by EMS.
- Treating choking in infants is different than treating it in children and adults.
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