First Aid Information
Children
Know the Difference
Children and adults need very different treatment so injury does not succumb during first aid attempts.
Children and Choking
Similar to adults, children take 5 back blows. However, after chest thrusts are used instead of abdominal thrusts for infants. abdominal thrusts for children are fine. This should be repeated until solved and one should call 911 if child becomes unconscious
Seizures
If a child has a seizure it is very important to do a couple of things.
These are:
Do not hold or restrain the child
Do not place anything between the teeth or mouth
wait for seizure to pass
If it continues call 911
Checking for consciousness
To check an infant flick the bottom of the foot and wait for response.
In the case of a child one should tap the shoulder and ask if they are okay.
If the child is unconscious one should call 911
Child CPR
Differences with infants
Chest compressions should be gentle and only applied with the index and middle finger.
During the process, one should check for objects lodged in the throat.