which method is taught for relieving choking in an infant

For a choking infant (under 1 year), the taught method is a sequence of back blows and chest thrusts , not the Heimlich/abdominal thrusts used for older children and adults.

Core method

• Place the infant face-down along your forearm or thigh, with the head lower than the chest, and deliver up to 5 firm back blows between the shoulder blades.

• If still choking, turn the infant face-up, keep the head lower than the chest, and give up to 5 quick chest thrusts with two fingers on the center of the chest just below the nipple line.

• Repeat cycles of back blows and chest thrusts and have someone call emergency services if the obstruction does not clear or the infant becomes unresponsive.

What is not used

• Abdominal thrusts (traditional Heimlich) are not recommended for infants because they can cause internal injury and are reserved for children over 1 year and adults.

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