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What should you do for a choking child who cannot breathe?

Give back blows and abdominal thrusts for a child.

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  1. Give chest thrusts only
  2. Give back blows and abdominal thrusts ✔
  3. Hold the child upside down

Why: For a child over 1 year, use back blows and abdominal thrusts. Call 911 if the child does not improve.

Huh, didn't know that: Children are more likely to choke on small round foods and toys.

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Answer: Give back blows and abdominal thrusts. For a child over 1 year, use back blows and abdominal thrusts. Call 911 if the child does not improve.

  1. American Red Cross Adult and Child Choking www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/learn-first-aid/adult-child-choking
    Give 5 back blows.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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