CPR - child (1 to 8 years old)
Alternate Names : Rescue breathing and chest compressions - child, Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - child, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - child
Definition
CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when a child's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of drowning, suffocation, choking, or injuries. CPR is a combination of: - Rescue breathing, which provides oxygen to a child's lungs
- Chest compressions, which keep the child's blood circulating
Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if a child's blood flow stops. Therefore, you must continue these procedures until the child's heartbeat and breathing return, or trained medical help arrives.
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