The first step in choking first aid is recognising that a child has an airway blockage. This guide explains the signs and takes you through what to do when a child is choking.
Partial airway blockage: choking signs
The following signs can tell you that a child’s airway is partially blocked:
Complete airway blockage: choking signs
The following signs can tell you that a child’s airway is completely blocked:
Choking first aid for airway blockage
If a child is choking and you think she has a blocked airway, phone 995 immediately.
For a baby under one year do the following:
For a child aged over one year do the following:
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