What Is Child CPR?
Following American Heart Association guidelines, child CPR is used for any victim under the age of 8. Parts of this lesson may feel familiar from the adult course, but please don't skip ahead: rescue efforts for children differ in important ways.
Why Children Need Different Care
In children, cardiac arrest rarely starts with heart failure. It usually follows an injury or event such as poisoning, smoke inhalation or head trauma, where breathing stops first.
Children are more resilient than adults, and evidence shows they respond best to CPR that starts as early as possible.
What to Do If You Find an Unresponsive Child
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Check responsiveness
Gently tap the child's shoulder and shout, "Are you okay?"
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Start CPR right away if you are alone
Give CPR for 1 to 2 minutes first, then dial 1-1-2 for an ambulance. If someone else is with you, ask them to call immediately.
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Follow the A-B-C steps
Check the Airway, then Breathing, then Circulation.
Do not shake the child if you suspect a spinal injury.
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