How can you compare first aid choking in infants to on children and adults?

Comparing first aid choking procedures for infants, children, and adults:

Infants (Under 1 Year Old):

1. Back Blows:

- Place the infant face down on your forearm with their head lower than their body.

- Give 5 quick, firm back blows between the shoulder blades using the heel of your hand.

2. Chest Thrusts:

- Turn the infant face up.

- Place two fingers on the center of the infant's chest, just below the nipples.

- Give 5 quick, downward chest thrusts, compressing the chest 1/2 to 1 inch.

3. Repeat Cycle:

- Repeat the cycle of back blows and chest thrusts (5 back blows, 5 chest thrusts) until the object is dislodged or emergency help arrives.

Children (1 to 8 Years Old):

1. Back Blows:

- Have the child stand or kneel in front of you.

- Give 5 quick, firm back blows between the shoulder blades, using the heel of your hand.

2. Heimlich Maneuver:

- Stand behind the child and wrap your arms around their waist.

- Place one fist between the child's shoulder blades and grab your fist with your other hand.

- Give 5 quick, upward thrusts into the child's abdomen.

3. Repeat Cycle:

- Alternate between back blows and Heimlich thrusts (5 back blows, 5 Heimlich thrusts) until the object is dislodged or emergency help arrives.

Adults (Over 8 Years Old):

1. Back Blows:

- Have the person stand or kneel in front of you.

- Give 5 quick, firm back blows between the shoulder blades, using the heel of your hand.

2. Heimlich Maneuver:

- Stand behind the person and wrap your arms around their waist.

- Place one fist between the person's shoulder blades and grab your fist with your other hand.

- Give 5 quick, upward thrusts into the person's abdomen.

3. Repeat Cycle:

- Alternate between back blows and Heimlich thrusts (5 back blows, 5 Heimlich thrusts) until the object is dislodged or emergency help arrives.

Remember:

- If the person becomes unconscious, start CPR.

- If the person is pregnant, perform abdominal thrusts instead of chest thrusts or the Heimlich maneuver.

Seek immediate medical attention if the object is not dislodged or the person's condition worsens.