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Abdominal thrusts are recommended for conscious adults and children over 1 year with severe choking, but they should not be used on babies under 1 year or on pregnant casualties; in those cases, chest thrusts and back blows are used instead. Because abdominal thrusts can cause internal injury, anyone who has received them should be assessed by a healthcare professional afterwards, even if they feel well.
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