BASIC FIRST AID
Children
CHECKING AN ILL OR INJURED CHILD OR INFANT
What to do in 6 steps
TIPS:
- Use disposable gloves
- Obtain consent from parent or guardian
- Check for responsiveness
- Call 9-1-1
- Open the airway
- Check for breathing
- Give 2 rescue breaths
- Quickly scan for severe bleeding
Step 1- Check for reponsiveness
Step 3- Open airway
Step 5- Give 2 rescue breaths
WHAT TO DO NEXT
- IF THE CHEST STILL DOES NOT CLEARLY RISE AFTER RETILITING HEAD-give rescue breaths and chest compressions (look for an object and remove)
- IF NO BREATHING—perform CPR
- IF BREATHING—Monitor breathing and for any changes in condition.