Previous post I’ve talked about how to handle choking baby. But do you know if you still do not dislodge the blockage, you must be ready to perform CPR (Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) on the infant? CPR is a life-saving measure which could be vital if your baby stopped breathing, but how many of us would have the confidence to carry it out? Below shows step by step on how to perform CPR on a baby:

1. Ensure the airway is open.
2. Seal your lips around the baby’s mouth and nose.
3. Blow gently into the lungs, looking along the chest as you breathe. Fill your cheeks with air and use this amount each time.
4. As the chest rises, stop blowing and allow it to fall.
5. Repeat this 5 times.
6. Place the baby on a firm surface.
7. Locate a position in centre of the chest.
8. Using 2 fingers, press down sharply to a third of the depth of the chest.
9. Press 30 times, at a rate of 100 compressions per minute.
10. After 30 compressions, give 2 Rescue Breath.
11. Continue resuscitation (30 compressions to 2 rescue breath) without stopping until help arrives

Note:

1. If you have someone with you, send them to dial ‘999′ for an ambulance immediately.
2. If you are alone, carry out rescue breaths and chest compressions for 1 minute before taking the  infant with you to call an ambulance.

Even if your baby seems to be fully recovered from the choking episode, take her to your doctor that day. You can have a look at the following video showing how to perform CPR on a baby that is less than 1 year old. CPR on toddler is a bit different from baby, the 2nd video below shows how to perform CPR on children.

How to perform CPR on a infant

How to perform CPR on a child