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Choking in an Infant: What To Do

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3 steps for doing the Heimlich maneuver on a baby

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Online Medical Reviewer: Marianne Fraser MSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Rita Sather RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Ronald Karlin MD

Date Last Reviewed: 08/01/2024

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