Third Year

Clear and Open the Upper Airway

Clear the mouth, throat and nose of any obstructing material

If the person can cough or breathe, encourage them to continue doing so.
Finger Sweep:
- If you can see the object, carefully remove it with your fingers.
- Be cautious not to push the object further down the throat.
If an object is obstructing the airway: Heimlich Maneuver (Abdominal Thrusts):
- For conscious adults or children over 1 year old:
  - Stand behind the person.
  - Place your arms around their waist.
  - Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side against the middle of their abdomen, just above the navel.
  - Grasp your fist with the other hand.
  - Give quick, upward thrusts to dislodge the object.
- For infants under 1 year old:
  - Hold the infant face-down on your forearm.
  - Support their head and neck.
  - Deliver firm back blows between the shoulder blades.
  - If unsuccessful, turn the infant face-up and perform chest thrusts.