…..infant should be turned over, remembering to support the head and neck and five chest thrusts given. Chest thrusts are given in the same place as for infant CPR.
The chest thrusts are performed in the same way as CPR chest compressions, just slower and more distinct as you try to dislodge the obstruction.
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