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Heimlich Maneuver for the Conscious Child - Choking in the Conscious Child


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

Signs of choking in a conscious child include:

  • inability to breathe or cry
  • high-pitched voice or gurgling sounds
  • ineffective cough
  • bluish tint on face, hands, or feet
  • If the choking episode is left untreated, unconsciousness or death may follow.


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