Choking First Aid

Prevention recognition and response to choking in babies and childrenIf you are in an emergency situation with your child right now please call emergen.
Choking first aid. If someone is choking knowing how to help them could help save their life. Often the reason may be a piece of food. Hit them firmly on their back between the shoulder blades.
Shop first aid supplies. If the infant is distressed. Give 5 back blows.
This information is not a substitute for first aid training. This will help to dislodge the blockage. Repeat this movement up to 5 times.
If your baby or child has an ineffective cough harsh noise when breathing in or having trouble breathing and are conscious call Triple Zero 000 for an ambulance. If the infant is distressed is unable to cry cough or breathe lay him face down along your forearm together with his head low and support his back and head. Choking first aid that every home should have.
If unsuccessful give up to 5 chest thrusts With an adult or child standing or sitting wrap both arms around the patient at chest level. Hold the child face down on your forearm supported by your thigh. If its mild choking encourages the person to keep coughing clear the blockage.
Learn first aid for a baby who is choking A baby who is choking will be unable to cry cough make any noise or breathe. Keep the childs torso higher than the head. Signs and symptoms incl.