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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
Remember to spell C-A-B
The American Heart Association uses the letters C-A-B to help people remember the order to perform the steps of CPR.
- C: compressions.
- A: airway.
- B: breathing.
