An infant is choking. He is still awake but not making sounds. What should you do?

The correct approach for an infant who is choking but alert and not making sounds involves a combination of back slaps and abdominal compressions. Administering 5 back slaps helps to create a forceful burst of air that can help dislodge the object blocking the airway. Following up with 5 abdominal compressions aids in generating enough pressure within the abdomen and chest to expel the obstruction. This method is specifically designed for infants choking and is a widely accepted technique in infant first aid.

In this scenario, simply calling for emergency help might not provide immediate relief to the choking infant. It's essential to act quickly, especially since the infant is still conscious. Encouraging the infant to cough could potentially worsen the situation as they may not have the ability to produce effective coughs to clear the obstruction. Continuous chest thrusts are typically used in situations where back slaps and abdominal thrusts are not effective, but in this case, the combination of back slaps followed by abdominal thrusts is the recommended first step.