Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Lesson 6: Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on a Child or Infant
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6-1. CHECK FOR RESPONSIVENESS
Rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts must be modified if the casualty is an infant (under 1 year of age) or a child (1 to 14 years of age, as defined by the onset of puberty, or presence of secondary sex characteristics.). As with an adult, your first efforts are to determine if the casualty is responsive (conscious). Tap the casualty on the shoulder or gently shake the casualty.
a. If the casualty responds, determine if the child or infant is in need of aid. Check for breathing problems, bleeding, fractures, other injuries, and illness.
b. If the casualty is not responsive (unconscious) or if the casualty is conscious but is not breathing adequately (poor air exchange or complete blockage), proceed to initiate rescue breathing and, if necessary, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
