Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid
To perform CPR on a baby 4 weeks old and older
Content
Before you begin
To perform CPR on a child
To perform CPR on a baby 4 weeks old or older
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Treatment
Remember to spell C-A-B
Compressions for an adult who needs CPR
Airway: Open the adult's airway
Breathing for the adult
How to do CPR on a child
Compressions for a child who needs CPR
Airway: Open the child's airway
Breathing: Breathe for the child
To do CPR on a baby 4 weeks old or older
Compressions for a baby who needs CPR
Airway: Open the baby's airway
Breathing: Breathe for the baby
To do CPR on a baby 4 weeks old or older
Sudden cardiac arrest in babies is usually due to a lack of oxygen, such as from choking. If you know that the baby's airway is blocked, give first aid for choking. If you don't know why the baby isn't breathing, start CPR.
First, touch the baby and watch for a reaction, such as movement. Don't shake the baby.
If the baby doesn't react, call 911 or your local emergency number first. Then start CPR right away.
Follow the compressions, airway and breathing (C-A-B) method for a baby under age 1. Do not follow this method for babies up to 4 weeks old, who are called newborns.
If you saw the baby collapse, start CPR right away. Use an AED as soon as one is available. If you're with another person who can help, have that person call for help right away and get the AED. You stay with the baby and do CPR.
