CHOKING INFANT

CHOKING INFANT

(first aid)

We recommend that parents take a course in CPR and first aid for choking. If your baby should swallow or breathe in an object that blocks air flow into the lungs, he will need immediate first aid treatment. Reading about first aid treatment is no substitute for taking a class where one practices the techniques and learns how to do it from an instructor. For information on first aid classes call: American Red Cross: (503) 585-5414

WHEN DOES A BABY NEED FIRST AID FOR CHOKING?

Baby is unable to cry or make sounds
Baby’s face changes from bright-red to a blue color
Baby stops breathing and becomes unconscious

CALL 911 and start FIRST AID

IF INFANT IS CONSCIOUS, BUT CHOKING: Give 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts

(continue the blows and thrusts until the object comes out)

IF INFANT BECOMES UNCONSCIOUS:

Look for (clear if seen) Give 2 slow breaths, if the If air still won’t go

any object from mouth breaths don’t go in, re-tilt in, give 5 back

head and try breaths again blows and 5 chest

thrusts

Repeat above 3 steps until help arrives, or breath goes in

Credit: pictures above from poster for public use: The American National Red Cross, 1993