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When helping a choking child, you should give ________.
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When helping a choking child, you should give back blows and abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver).
For a child who is conscious and choking:
1. **Back Blows**: Stand or kneel behind the child and deliver up to five firm back blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
2. **Abdominal Thrusts**: If the obstruction is not cleared after the back blows, you can perform abdominal thrusts. For a child, position your hands around the waist, just above the navel, and give quick upward thrusts.
If the child becomes unconscious or if the obstruction does not clear, you should call emergency services and begin CPR if trained to do so.
Always ensure to follow the latest guidelines provided by recognized organizations like the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.
For a child who is conscious and choking:
1. **Back Blows**: Stand or kneel behind the child and deliver up to five firm back blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
2. **Abdominal Thrusts**: If the obstruction is not cleared after the back blows, you can perform abdominal thrusts. For a child, position your hands around the waist, just above the navel, and give quick upward thrusts.
If the child becomes unconscious or if the obstruction does not clear, you should call emergency services and begin CPR if trained to do so.
Always ensure to follow the latest guidelines provided by recognized organizations like the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.
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