First Aid Basics
for children
use disposable gloves and other personal protective equipment whenever giving care
Checking an Injured or Ill Child or Infant
Step One: check for responsiveness
Step Two: call 911
Step Three: open the airway
Step Four: check for breathing
Step Five: give 2 rescue breaths
Step Six: quickly scan for severe bleeding
Provide care accordingly
If the Child or Infant Had Collapsed, Skip Rescue Breaths and Start CPR
Controlling External Bleeding
Step One: cover the wound
Step Two: apply direct pressure until bleeding stops
Step Three: cover the dressing with bandage
Step Four: apply more pressure and call 911
Burns
Step One: remove from source of burn
Step Two: cool the burn
Step Three: cover loosely with sterile dressing
Step Four: call 911
Step Five: care for shock