How to Treat A Choking Baby | Conscious Infant Choking | Merck Manual Professional Version

Choking in an infant is usually caused by a small object the baby has placed in its mouth (eg, food, toy, button, coin, or balloon). If the airway obstruction is severe, then back blows followed by chest thrusts are administered to dislodge the object.

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