You are caring for an 8-month-old boy who is unresponsive after choking on a piece of hard candy he managed to find. As you look into his mouth, you can see the candy in the back of his oropharynx. Your next action would be to:

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Attempting to retrieve and remove the hard candy is the best next action. However, it is important to be careful not to push the object further down the airway. Abdominal thrusts (option A) may be necessary if the object cannot be removed or if the infant becomes unresponsive. Checking the brachial pulse (option C) is not helpful in this situation, as the issue is airway obstruction rather than a circulatory problem. Blind finger sweeps (option D) are not recommended because they may push the object further down the airway and cause further obstruction.

You Are Caring for an 8-Month-Old Boy Who Is Unresponsive