Choking ****

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Check if object can be removed with fingers

Ask older children to cough

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

5 back blows between shoulders

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

5 check/abdominal thrusts

Infant - push upwards over sternum with 2 fingers
Child - Place fist below sternum and use palm of other hand to push it up and in

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Returns to back blows and continue alternating cycle.