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Choking first aid - infant under 1 year - series	Heimlich maneuver on adult	Heimlich maneuver on an adult	Heimlich maneuver on conscious child
Heimlich maneuver on conscious child	Heimlich maneuver on infant	Heimlich maneuver on infant	Heimlich maneuver on oneself
Lungs

Obstructed airway; Blocked airway

• Do not give children under 3 potentially dangerous foods such as hot dogs, whole grapes, nuts, popcorn, or hard candy.
• Keep small objects out of infant and toddler's reach.
• Cut food into appropriate sizes for small children, and teach adequate chewing.
• Discourage talking, laughing, or playing while food is in the mouth.

Review Date: 08/08/2005
Reviewed By: William D. Whetstone M.D., Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.