What is an appropriate procedure for treating choking in infants?

When treating choking in infants, the appropriate procedure is to perform back blows and chest thrusts. This technique is specifically designed for infants, as they are not capable of effectively clearing their airway using methods that are suitable for older children or adults, such as the Heimlich maneuver.

Back blows involve delivering firm blows to the infant's back while they are held in a face-down position on your forearm, which can help dislodge an obstruction. Following the back blows, if the object has not been expelled, chest thrusts should be performed. This involves turning the infant face-up and using two fingers to push down on the breastbone, which mimics the action of a gentler, adapted form of compression used in adults and children.

The other options are either inappropriate or ineffective for infants. For instance, encouraging an infant to cough is not suitable, as choking typically reduces their ability to breathe or produce the necessary forceful cough. Immediate use of suction devices is not recommended because this could cause further obstruction or injury. The Heimlich maneuver, which involves abdominal thrusts, is also not indicated for infants due to the risk of injury and because it does not effectively clear the airway in their small anatomy. Thus, performing back blows and chest