CPR Airway Obstruction and Choking 3

Question 1

How should you relieve choking in an infant under 1 year old?

Accepted Answer

5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts

Answer

Infant choking is treated with cycles of 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts.

Question 2

What position should an infant be in for back slaps?

Accepted Answer

Face-down along your forearm with head lower than the body

Answer

The infant is held face-down along the forearm with the head lower than the trunk to let gravity help.

Question 3

Where are chest thrusts delivered on a choking infant?

Accepted Answer

Center of the chest just below the nipple line

Answer

Infant chest thrusts are given with two fingers on the lower half of the breastbone, just below the nipple line.

Question 4

How many fingers are used to deliver chest thrusts to an infant?

Accepted Answer

Two fingers

Answer

Two fingers are used to deliver infant chest thrusts.

Question 5

When should you call EMS for a choking child who cannot breathe?

Accepted Answer

Immediately, or have someone call while you help

Answer

EMS should be activated immediately for a severe obstruction while relief efforts continue.

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