If it’s an infant, perform back blows, and then give five chest thrusts by placing two fingers in the middle of the child’s chest and pushing sharply. When to call 911 ...

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Bend the person forward at the waist and give them 5 back blows. If they are still choking, give up to 5 abdominal thrusts: hold around the waist and pull inwards and upwards above their belly button.

On Sunday, August 13, around 7:27 a.m., Deputy Pacheco responded to a medical call regarding a one-month-old infant who was blue in color, choking, unconscious, and not breathing.

The child was blue and choking. Pacheco's quick thinking likely saved the child's life. ... "Deputy Pacheco immediately started CPR on the baby with chest compressions followed by back thrusts.