Between the ages of 1 and 8
This is intended as informational purposes only, learned in a complete CPR course instructed by the American Heart Association. It is to be used only as a guide for CPR.
Check to see if the area is SAFE for you to be there
When someone is injured or in need of HELP you are the most important person Be SAFE!
2. Determine if they are conscious by tapping and shouting "Are you OK?"
3. If no response call out for HELP! If others are around send them to call
If you are by yourself do one minute of CPR then go call 9-1-1
4. Open the airway with a head-tilt chin-lift or jaw-thrust maneuver.
5. LOOK-LISTEN-&-FEELING for breaths. For about 5-10 seconds.
6. If not breathing normally pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths.
7. Check for SIGNS of CIRCULATION
8. If NO SIGNS of CIRCULATION begin chest compressions. Place heel of one hand in center of chest. Push down on the chest 5 times right between the nipples. Pump at the rate of 100x/minute.
9. CONTINUE WITH 1 BREATH AND 5 PUMPS FOR 1 MINUTE OR UNTIL HELP ARRIVES.
After 1 minute stop CPR and go Call 9-1-1 if alone.
When to Stop CPR
if another trained person takes over CPR for you
if more advanced medical personnel take over
if you are exhausted and unable to continue
if the scene becomes unsafe
if the victim's heart starts beating
All steps are from the current AHA update. 2001