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3. Grasp the fist with your hand.

4. Make quick, upward and inward thrusts with your fists.

5. Continue thrusts until the object is dislodged or the child loses consciousness.

If the child becomes unconscious, lower child to the floor, call 911, and begin CPR. If you see the object blocking the airway, try to remove it.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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