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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid
To perform CPR on a baby
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 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
Before you begin
Before starting CPR, check:
- Is the environment safe for the person?
- Is the person conscious or unconscious?
- If the person appears unconscious, tap or shake his or her shoulder and ask loudly, "Are you OK?"
- If the person doesn't respond and you're with another person who can help, have one person call 911 or the local emergency number and get the AED, if one is available. Have the other person begin CPR.
- If you are alone and have immediate access to a telephone, call 911 or your local emergency number before beginning CPR. Get the AED if one is available.
- As soon as an AED is available, deliver one shock if instructed by the device, then begin CPR.
