Question

You performed a finger sweep for the unconscious, choking child and pulled an object out of her mouth. What is your next action?

Answer 1

For an unconscious child who is choking, the best goal is to remove the foreign object that obstructs the airpath of the system. The basic steps to be performed during basic rescue are as follows: (1) Perform finger sweep (2) attempt rescue breathing (3) perform abdominal thrusts. these steps are done until successful