Abdominal Thrusts For Children Over 1 Year
- Stand or kneel behind the child. Place your arms under the child’s arms and encircle their torso.
- Clench your fist and place it between the umbilicus (naval) and the ribcage.
- Grasp this hand with your other hand and pull sharply inwards and upwards.
- Repeat up to 4 more times.
- If the obstruction is still not relieved continue alternating 5 back blows with 5 abdominal thrusts.
Start CPR if the child becomes unresponsive
- Support the child carefully to the ground.
- Immediately call the ambulance service.
- Begin CPR with chest compressions