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Infant choking — DIPIMC MCQ

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An eight-month-old infant suddenly chokes on a grape. The cough is ineffective and the infant remains conscious.

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Correct answer: C — Give up to five back blows followed by up to five chest thrusts.

A choking infant with an ineffective cough is treated with cycles of up to five back blows and up to five chest thrusts, avoiding abdominal thrusts because of the risk of visceral injury. Blind finger sweeps may impact the object further. If the infant becomes unresponsive, paediatric basic life support is started.

Reference: Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines (2025)