Two-day-old newborn is saved from choking by military police, in Barra Mansa Disclosure/Military Police A newborn, just two days old, was saved from choking by military police on Monday (6) in Barra Mansa (RJ). The case took place on Rua Major José Bento, in the Vila Nova neighborhood. According to the Military Police, the agents were called by the baby's father and grandmother, who showed signs of choking. Also according to the PM, the agents performed a maneuver to clear the newborn's airways, which is a first aid procedure for cases of asphyxia caused by airway obstruction. Trending videos on g1 ?Click here and join the g1 channel on WhatsApp The Military Police also informed that. The baby was then sent to Santa Casa to receive the necessary medical care. g1 contacted the medical unit to update the newborn's health status and is awaiting feedback. What is choking? Basically, choking happens when food or objects go in the wrong place when we swallow something. With this, our body tries to expel this body that did not follow the correct path of swallowing (from the mouth to the stomach). If the food or object blocks the trachea (a tube that carries the air we breathe into the lungs), the person may not be able to breathe. This situation is considered an emergency and, in severe cases, can result in fatal asphyxiation or temporary loss of consciousness. Therefore, quick actions are crucial to prevent complications. What to do in cases of choking? The heimlich maneuver is a type of hug from behind, just above the belly, to try to expel the food or foreign body. In the case of adults, position yourself behind the person and wrap your arms around the victim's abdomen (if it is a child, kneel first), if they are conscious. One of the hands must remain closed over the so-called “pit of the stomach” or epigastric region (see location below). Location of the epigastric region. Public Domain The other hand compresses the first, at the same time pushing the “pit of the stomach” inwards and upwards, as if wanting to lift the victim off the ground. The Ministry of Health advises that compression movements must be made inwards and upwards (like a letter “J”), until the victim eliminates the foreign body. Tip: If the person is talking, coughing or crying, do not perform the maneuver, as the victim can still breathe. How to apply the heimlich maneuver How long can we do the maneuver? Make up to 3 attempts. If the person does not respond or cannot breathe after this, they may be progressing to cardiorespiratory arrest. Ask for help! Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu): 192 Fire Department: 193 Military Police: 190 Choking with babies First, place the baby face down on your arm or leg. Turn his head down, hold his mouth until it is half open and make five firm compressions between the shoulder blades (in the middle of the back). Hit your back vigorously to really push the foreign body. With one finger, open the child's mouth. Protect the chest and turn the child face up in your arm to see if he or she continues to have difficulty breathing. If she continues to have difficulty breathing, perform five chest compressions. Place two fingers on the line between the nipples and push against the child's chest five times for five seconds. Try to visualize the foreign body and gently remove it from the mouth. If you are unable to do so, repeat compressions until you reach an emergency department. The Ministry of Health reminds us that these procedures are only valid if the choking child or adult is conscious. Unconscious victims need hospital care quickly, and first aid for choking or choking should be given until specialist care is possible. VIDEOS: the news that aired on TV Rio Sul