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Choking First Aid (Conscious & Unconscious Infant)

If the infant or child is unconscious:

  1. Place the infant or child on his back and sweep your fingers through his mouth to remove debris. If he is under 8 years old, only sweep if you can see the object. Begin CPR for infants or children and adults, depending on the age of the victim.
 
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