when giving back blows, where on the choking infant’s back should the responder give back blows?

When giving back blows to a choking infant, the blows should be delivered squarely between the infant’s shoulder blades , on the middle of the upper back, not on the neck or the lower back.

Quick Scoop

• Position the infant face‑down along your forearm or thigh, with the head lower than the chest to use gravity to help clear the airway.

• Support the head and neck carefully, making sure not to press on the throat.

• Use the heel of your hand to give up to 5 firm, distinct back blows directly between the shoulder blades.

• After the back blows, if the object is not dislodged and the infant is still choking, turn the infant over and give 5 chest thrusts on the breastbone, then continue alternating 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the airway clears or help arrives.

Mini FAQ style note

“When giving back blows, where on the choking infant’s back should the responder give back blows?”

• Answer used in many first-aid quizzes and training courses: “Between the shoulder blades.”

• Options like “above the shoulder blades” or “on the lower back” are incorrect and can make the technique less effective or more risky.

TL;DR: For a choking infant, hold them face‑down with the head lower than the chest, support the head and neck, and give firm back blows with the heel of your hand directly between the shoulder blades on the upper back.

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