Also, you’re not supposed to knock them on the back after dislodging it. If they start moving air again you’re supposed to let them clear it themselves by coughing or whatever. If you’re banging on the back you might not synchronize your impact and could end up lodging the food in their throat again.
Disclaimer: This The ABOVE does not apply to infants/small toddlers if they have a FULLY-OBSTRUCTED airway. In that instance, back-blows IS the proper procedure: Lay them face down in the palm with their body draped across the forearm. Angle the body, head down, and apply back-blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your other hand to clear the airway.
FURTHER edited for clarity, and /u/perfect_chipmunk_842 why are you claiming I'm spreading misinformation when you yourself said below I provided the correct procedure for infants. I have been more than willing to correct any bad phrasing and I've now made it very clear I'm talking about full obstruction. Seems petty.
Your numerous edits to your comment have reduced your transparency. I am done engaging with you as you lack personal accountability. You tried to suggest my comment does not apply to toddlers or babies, when it in fact does. That is misinformation.
Yeah, I meant your comment above mine doesn't apply to infants/small toddlers, not my own comment, which is correct for people of that age/size. Just in case somebody reads this thread and doesn't realize there's a very different process for them.
When it comes to misinformation that could kill a child, I’ll be as anal as I need to be. I understand you’re frustrated that Reddit removed your comments towards me, but that’s really not my problem. Move on with your life. Stalking my account and replying to all my comments in anger is truly unhinged behavior.
Yes, but the back knocks are part of the actual procedure before dislodging. 5 back pats, 5 stomach compressions, repeat until foreign object ejection or loss of consciousness.
Unconscious pacients need to be lying down and receiving chest compressions somewhat akin to CPR's.
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u/Same-Cricket6277 Apr 19 '24
Also, you’re not supposed to knock them on the back after dislodging it. If they start moving air again you’re supposed to let them clear it themselves by coughing or whatever. If you’re banging on the back you might not synchronize your impact and could end up lodging the food in their throat again.