When to use the Heimlich maneuver

How to save a choking child. You can perform a combination of back blows and abdominal thrusts as follows: 1. Start with 5 back blows: Stand behind the choking child, placing one hand on their chest for support, and deliver 5 firm back blows between their shoulder blades. 2. After the back blows, move to 5 abdominal thrusts: Position yourself behind the child, make a fist with one hand, place it just above their navel, and cover your fist with your other hand. Perform 5 quick upward abdominal th

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