Step-by-Step
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Look for signs of choking.
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Call 911 if the child can’t talk, cough, or breathe.
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Give back blows between the shoulder blades.
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Use the heel of your hand to give 5 back blows.
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Make a fist and grasp it with your other hand.
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Give thrusts between the belly button and breastbone.
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Give 5 upward thrusts into the belly.
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Repeat these steps until the object pops out.
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Online Medical Reviewer: Liora C Adler MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Kent Turley BSN MSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Ronald Karlin MD
Date Last Reviewed: 02/01/2025
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