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1. Check for responsiveness. Shake or tap the child gently. See if the child moves or makes a noise. Shout, "Are you OK?"
2. If there is no response, shout for help. Send someone to call 911 and retrieve an automated external defibrillator (AED) if one is available. Do not leave the child alone to call 911 and retrieve an AED until you have performed CPR for about 2 minutes.
3. Carefully place the child on their back. If there is a chance the child has a spinal injury, two people should move the child to prevent the head and neck from twisting.
Chest compressions4. Perform chest compressions:
- Place the heel of one hand on the breastbone -- just below the nipples. Make sure your heel is not at the very end of the breastbone.
- Keep your other hand on the child's forehead, keeping the head tilted back.
- Press down on the child's chest so that it compresses about 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest.
- Give 30 chest compressions. Each time, let the chest rise completely. These compressions should be FAST and hard with no pausing. Count the 30 compressions quickly: "1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30, off."
5. Open the airway. Lift up the chin with one hand. At the same time, push down on the forehead with the other hand.
6. Look, listen, and feel for breathing. Place your ear close to the child's mouth and nose. Watch for chest movement. Feel for breath on your cheek.
7. If the child is not breathing:
- Cover the child's mouth tightly with your mouth.
- Pinch the nose closed.
- Keep the chin lifted and head tilted.
- Give two breaths. Each breath should take about a second and make the chest rise.
8. Continue CPR (30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths, then repeat) for about 2 minutes.
9. 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.
10. Repeat rescue breathing and chest compressions 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.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/02/2011
Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Children CPR is given to children how old?
Child CPR is given to children ages 1 to 8 years old.
Is CPR 50 years old?
Yes CPR is 50 years old.
How old does a child have to be to receive CPR?
CPR can be given at birth.
When is it appropriate to an adult victim who needs CPR?
when an adult victim is in a dangerous environment
When can you get CPR certified?
When you are approximately 12 years old, you can get CPR certified.
Children under what age should be given CPR?
The youngest age a person can learn and perform CPR will be based on their developmental progress and maturity. Some states and certifying agencies have minimum ages to be certified in CPR based on studies of ages required to learn the information and pass the skill and test requirements. Usually, these youngest ages range from 10 to 12 years old which would be a good estimate to answer your question.
Why do you define adult during CPR until age of 8 years not more?
For CPR an infant is birth to 1; child is 1 to 12; and an adult is over 12 years old. For the use of an AED, a child is defined as 1 to 8 or less than 55 pounds.
How old does a child to be to babysit?
10 or 11, if has a babysitting course and CPR training.
If children under twelve years old are left alone in a home with a pool and no lifeguard or CPR training would this be considered endangerment by authorities?
If the child can get to the pool, maybe.
What if a 23 years old have child with a 17 years old?
They have a child and they will have to take care of the child, support it, and raise it.
How old are you when your a child?
A child is 4-9 years old
How young can you be to take CPR classes?
Depending on the persons maturity, around 12 years old.
