First Aid can be critical in a life threatening situation. If a child is choking, this are the steps to take:
Give 5 Back Blows:
- Firmly hit the child on their back between the shoulder blades.
- This creates vibrations and pressure in the airway, which can dislodge the object.
Give 5 Abdominal Thrusts:
- Wrap your arms around the child’s waist.
- Place your fist above their belly button and pull inward and upward.
Call Emergency Services (911):
- If the object doesn’t dislodge, call for help immediately.
- Keep repeating back blows and abdominal thrusts until:
- The object comes out.
- Help arrives.
- The child becomes unresponsive.
This is not meant to be comprehensive, but if you are a parent this is a good starting point. Go here for more information:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid/learn-first-aid-for-babies-and-children/choking-child
