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9.2 RELIEF OF FBAO IN THE CONSCIOUS INFANT<br />

STEP 1<br />

ASSESSMENT<br />

• Assess for signs of complete airway obstruction e.g. unable to make noises, breathe<br />

or cough.<br />

• If infant is choking, attempt to relieve the airway obstruction immediately.<br />

STEP 2<br />

SUPPORT THE INFANT<br />

• Supporting the infant’s head and<br />

body between your hands and<br />

forearms using the ‘Sandwich<br />

Manoeuvre’.<br />

• Hold the infant’s face down and rest your forearm<br />

on your thigh.<br />

• Keep the head lower than the trunk.<br />

BCLS Programme<br />

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