Choking + CPR Quick Reference

⚠️ This is a refresher, not a substitute.

What's inside

Four pages built for the worst three minutes of your life — and the everyday prevention that keeps you out of them.

Infant Algorithm (Under 1)
The 2025 AHA back-blow / chest-thrust sequence, step by step, with when to start CPR.
Child Algorithm (1+)
Updated Oct 2025 — back blows now come first, then abdominal thrusts.
The Numbers + Drilling
Why bystander CPR matters, the toilet-paper-roll test, and a realistic drill schedule.
Anti-Choking Devices
Where LifeVac and DeChoker fit — and why they're backup, not a replacement.
Food Cutoffs by Age
What's off-limits and how to cut it, from under 6 months through age 5+.
Build Your Response Kit
Tested mannequins, a safe-cut tool, and how to find a real CPR class near you.

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