How many back blows and abdominal thrusts should be given to a choking child?

The recommended approach for aiding a choking child involves delivering a specific number of back blows followed by abdominal thrusts to dislodge the obstruction. The correct practice involves giving 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts. This combination provides effective means of creating enough force to expel the item causing the obstruction.

These techniques utilize the child’s own body mechanics to generate enough pressure to remove the blockage. Back blows help to apply firm pressure to the back, which can aid in loosening up the object, while abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver) create an upward force that can push the object out of the airway.

The options that suggest different quantities or only relying on back blows would not provide the balanced approach necessary to effectively clear a choking incident in a child. Relying solely on back blows or providing an incorrect number of each technique could potentially compromise the effectiveness of the intervention.