In a medical emergency, every second counts. Knowing how to perform CPR on a child can mean the difference between life and death. This blog post will provide CPR steps for children, including when and where to call for help, how to open the airway, give rescue breaths, and perform chest compressions.
What is CPR?
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a life-saving technique to restore breathing and blood circulation when someone’s heart has stopped beating.
When to Perform CPR on a Child
If you find a child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally, call for help immediately. You can call emergency services or have someone else do it while you begin CPR.
CPR Steps for Children
1. Place the child on a flat surface.
2. Open the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin.
3. Check for breathing for no more than 10 seconds. Look for chest rise and fall or feel for breath on your cheek.
4. If the child is not breathing, give five initial rescue breaths. Each breath should take about 1 second. Seal your mouth around the child’s mouth and nose, and blow in enough air to make the chest rise.
5. Start chest compressions. Place your one hand or two hands (depend on the size of the child) push down hard and fast on the center of the chest, at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Push down about 1/3 of the depth of the chest.
6. Give 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. Continue this cycle until help arrives.
Use Defibrillator
If a defibrillator is available, use it as soon as possible. Follow the instructions on the defibrillator.
When to Stop CPR
Continue CPR until the child starts breathing normally on their own, or until help arrives or an ambulance medical professional takes over.
Performing CPR on a child can be a lifesaving skill. Following these steps and getting proper training can prepare you to act in an emergency.
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