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Choking Rescue for a Child (Over 1 Year of Age)

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3 steps in giving abdominal thrusts to child as first aid for choking.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Liora C Adler MD

Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Kent Turley BSN MSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Ronald Karlin MD

Date Last Reviewed: 02/01/2025

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