What should I do if a choking infant becomes unconscious?

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Carefully lower the infant to the ground, open the mouth and look for an object.
If an object is seen, remove it with your little finger. Open the infant’s airway by retilting the head and try to give 2 rescue breaths.
If the chest does not clearly rise, begin a modified CPR technique used for an unconscious choking infant.

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