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Thursday, December 18, 2008

What to do if your child chokes?

If child chokes ,


DO's
Wait for the cough.
Call for help.
Open mouth very gently - remove object only if you see it clearly.
If unsuccessful, slap the infant firmly 5 times between shoulder blades with the heel of your hand with the head held lower than the body
.


DON'Ts
Do not sweep your finger blindly into child's mouth.
Do not pull neck backward.
If infant stops breathing and remains blue or unconscious, start Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) while waiting for expert help
.
FOR AN OLDER CHILD.

Make the child stand if conscious.
Position yourself behind the child.
Perform Heimlich manouvre.

If child is unconscious : CPR

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