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CPR - child 1 to 8 years old - series: Chest compressions

 Chest compressions

CPR - child 1 to 8 years old - series
Illustrations:

  • Check for breathing
  • Child not breathing
  • Chest compressions
  • 7. Perform chest compressions:

    8. Give the child 2 more breaths. The chest should rise.

    9. Continue CPR (30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths, then repeat) for about 2 minutes.

    10. After about 2 minutes of CPR, if the child still does not have normal breathing, coughing, or any movement, leave the child if you are alone and call 911. If an AED for children is available, use it now.

    11. Repeat step 9 until the child recovers or help arrives.

    If the child starts breathing again, place them in the recovery position. Periodically re-check for breathing until help arrives.

    Update Date: 10/18/2007

    Updated by: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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