Choking: Infant (-1yr.)
Conscious - Back Blows &Chest Thrusts
CardioCare
Victim’s head should be angled down
Keep tight grip on face without blocking
mouth to prevent shaken baby syndrome
Heel of one hand with fingers up, hit between
shoulder blades
Turn infant over while keeping head down
Two fingertips across nipple line thrusting
straight down like CPR
Continue until it comes out or victim
passes out
Unconscious – CPR
Give 5 back blows
Give 5 Chest thrusts
Call 911
Begin CPR
Check mouth before each breath
No blind finger sweeping!
Only do procedures if the victim can no longer cough, talk, or pass any air
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