critical care medicine
How To Treat the Choking Conscious Infant
Indications
Severe upper airway obstruction in an infant (under age 1 year), caused by choking on a foreign object. Signs of severe airway obstruction in an infant include Cyanosis Retractions Inability to cry or make much sound Weak, ineffective coughing Stridor Do not interfere if the infant can cry and make significant sounds, cough effectively, or breathe adequately;such infants do not have severe airway obstruction. Furthermore, strong coughs and cries can help push the object out of the airway. 