Inhaled foreign body (under 1 year)

Symptoms and background information:

1. Acute shortness of breath
2. Sudden cough (with retching)
3. Bluish discoloration of the lips and face
4. Signs of fear and anxiety
5. Watery and reddened eyes
6. Watch out for small parts lying around

Dial the emergency number 112 immediately

1. Place the baby securely in a prone position on your own forearm, with the head in the lowest position.

Perform 5 well-dosed strokes with the flat of your hand between your shoulders.Give each stroke individually and check after each stroke whether the baby is feeling better.

If there is no improvement:Perform 5 compressions on the sternum, as is done during resuscitation.

If there is still no improvement:Alternate between blows and compressions and repeat them until the infant's condition improves or until the emergency doctor arrives.