{"id":11049,"date":"2020-05-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/blog\/?p=11049"},"modified":"2022-06-29T12:46:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T16:46:22","slug":"heimlich-maneuver-toddler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/blog\/misc\/heimlich-maneuver-toddler","title":{"rendered":"Heimlich Maneuver Toddler: First Aid Steps for Choking in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/training_video\/conscious-child-choking\">child is choking<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to panic. Their bodies are so small and seem so fragile that you may become reluctant to assist them because you are afraid of making the situation worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>To save a life, it\u2019s essential to act quickly to\nhelp them breathe again. One of the most successful procedures for removing an\nobstruction from a child\u2019s airway is the Heimlich Maneuver. Today, we\u2019re going\nto learn about what the Heimlich Maneuver is and how you can effectively\nperform it on a child without risking more damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Heimlich Maneuver? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/blog\/training\/self-heimlich-alone-and-choking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Heimlich Maneuver (opens in a new tab)\">The Heimlich Maneuver<\/a> is a procedure used to treat upper airway obstructions by dislodging foreign objects. The term originated with Dr. Henry Heimlich, who first described the procedure in 1974.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it important to learn the\nHeimlich Maneuver for children\/toddlers? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ever been around a child for an extended period of time, you know that they love to put things in their mouths \u2013 especially things that do not belong there. This can result in choking if these objects slip into the child\u2019s upper airway, preventing them from breathing. The same can be said for food because kids do not always chew food properly before attempting to swallow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you learn how to perform the Heimlich\nManeuver on a child, you can make sure that they can get past this silly stage\nof life and grow into a curious (yet cautious) adult in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the signs of choking in a\nchild? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may not be sure whether or not the\nchild they are supervising is choking. You need to act quickly before the item\ngets lodged in the airway even further so pay close attention to the following\nsigns so you know when to intervene: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Violent coughing.<\/strong> When a child coughs, it should pass quickly. If the child coughs for a long period of time and it gets more violent, this is a sign that they are struggling to clear their airway. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Being unable to cough, speak, cry, or breathe.<\/strong> A child who is truly choking and in need of immediate assistance will not be able to speak, cry, breathe, or cough at all. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A high-pitched sound while breathing in.<\/strong> This means that the child is struggling to breathe and their airway is severely restricted. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A pale or blue-tinted face.<\/strong> When the body is deprived of oxygen, the skin pales and turns blue. This is a sign that the child has been choking for a while and the situation is critical. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The child is clutching at their throat.<\/strong> Children do not often understand how to clear their airway and they begin to panic and grab at their throats. Adults do this sometimes, too. It is a reflex response to choking. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you perform the Heimlich\nManeuver on a child? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you determine that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/training_video\/conscious-child-choking\">child is choking and in need of the Heimlich Maneuver<\/a>, follow the steps below to clear their airway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>With the child in an upright\nposition, bend them forward while supporting their waist with one hand. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Give the child five back blows\nwith your free hand. Be sure to give the blows directly between the shoulder\nblades with the heel of your hand. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If this does not dislodge the\nobject, put both hands together and make a fist at the child\u2019s abdomen. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Place the fist right above the\nchild\u2019s belly button. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use fast, quick motions thrusting\ninward and upward. Five abdominal thrusts should be sufficient. Note that you\nshould not lift the child off of the floor while doing this. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If this does not dislodge the\nobject, cycle between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts. If the child\ncan breathe again, it\u2019s time to stop. If they become unconscious or if help arrives,\nmove on to a different method or let the professionals take over.\nCardiopulmonary resuscitation may be necessary.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you prevent a child from\nchoking? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Heimlich Maneuver is a useful tool when a child\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/training_video\/conscious-infant-choking\">toddler is choking<\/a>, it should not be something that you have to perform often. To prevent <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"choking in children (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/blog\/entertainment\/choking-girl-spongebob-squarepants\" target=\"_blank\">choking in children<\/a> in the first place and possibly save a child&#8217;s life, follow these simple guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t let young children play with\nsmall objects.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Toy packaging has choking warnings for a reason.\nSmall children should not be trusted to play with small objects. Too often they\nbecome curious and put these objects in their mouths. It is quite easy for\nthese small items to get stuck in their trachea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be sure that all food is safe for the\nchild to eat.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small children choke on food items more often\nthan anything. Their food should be soft and small enough to be easily chewed\nand swallowed without blocking the airway. Bananas, mashed potatoes, and other\nmushy foods are great for toddlers! Avoid giving them large pieces of meat,\nhard candy, or other harder foods until they are older as these foods can\nincrease the risk of choking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supervise children while they eat or\nplay.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching children is a full-time job and you should always supervise them while they eat and play. When you leave them to their own devices, young kids are likely to do risky things and get themselves into situations that they can\u2019t easily get out of. If they do begin to choke and no one is around, you may not find them until it\u2019s too late. It only takes six minutes without oxygen for the brain to begin to die. If the brain dies, there is no hope of the child ever regaining consciousness or living without the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/blog\/news\/mothers-day-cpr-rescue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"life support machines. (opens in a new tab)\">life support machines.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any death is a tragedy but a child\u2019s death hits even harder. A little supervision goes a long way toward preventing it from ever coming to pass.  If you need to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.procpr.org\/training_video\/conscious-child-choking\">Heimlich Maneuver on a child<\/a>, remember to use just enough force to dislodge an object without hurting them. Children are a good deal more fragile than adults but anything you do to help more than hurt is important! Follow the Heimlich Maneuver guidelines carefully and you could save a life. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a child is choking, it\u2019s easy to panic. Their bodies are so small and seem so fragile that you may become reluctant to assist them because you are afraid of making the situation worse. <\/p>\n<p>To save a life, it\u2019s essential to act quickly to help them breathe again. One of the most successful procedures for removing an obstruction from a child\u2019s airway is the Heimlich Maneuver. 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