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How to help my child in extracting an inhaled foreign body?

What should you do if your child suddenly starts chocking?

 

Stand behind the child. Wrap your arms around the child's waist.

 

Make a fist with one hand, thumb side in. Place your fist just below the chest and slightly above the bellybutton.

 

Grab your fist with the other hand.

 

Press into the abdomen with a quick upward push. This helps to make the object or food come out of the child's mouth.

 

Repeat this inward and upward thrust until the piece of food or object comes out.

 

Once the object comes out, take your child to the doctor. A piece of the object can still be in the lung. Only a doctor can tell you if your child is OK. 1 (It is important to note that this move requires specific ability, therefore it is always recommended to ask for help from a professional, if possible. It is also recommended to get 1st aid training sessions to be ready in case any accident happens.)

 

Dr. Kamal Saad

Paediatrician

 

1https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=how-to-help-a-choking-child-1-197



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