How Do You Treat An Unconscious Choking Infant?
A choking victim can’t breathe, which deprives the brain of precious oxygen. Using the following technique could save a life. Hold the infant, placing his or her front side along your forearm, stabilizing him or her by holding the face with your fingers. Bend your knee, keeping the lower half of your leg perpendicular to the ground, and making a 45-degree angle between your lower and upper leg. Place your forearm – the one that’s holding the infant – against your upper leg. Give five quick, sharp yet gentle blows to the infant’s back, using the heel of your other hand. The blows should land between the infant’s shoulder blades. Transfer the infant to the other forearm so that his or her back is against it. Place the forearm – the one that’s holding the infant – against your upper leg, with your leg in the same position as before. Give five quick yet gentle thrusts with your middle and index fingers together on the center of the infant’s breastbone. Sweep out the infant’s mouth using th
