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After 5 back slaps on an infant and they continue to severe choke, what should you do?

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Give up to five chest thrusts: turn the baby over so they are facing upwards. Place two fingers in the middle of their chest just below the nipples. Push sharply downwards up to five times. Chest thrusts squeeze the air out of the baby's lungs and may dislodge the blockage.

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