The steps to perform CPR on a child (1 year to puberty) are slightly different than for adults. Here are the key steps:
1. Check Responsiveness: Tap and shout to see if the child responds. 2. Call for Help: If no response, call for emergency services. If alone, perform 2 minutes of CPR before calling for help. 3. Open the Airway: Tilt the head back and lift the chin. 4. Check Breathing: Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds. 5. Chest Compressions: Place one or both hands in the center of the chest and compress 2 inches deep at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. 6. Rescue Breaths: Give 2 breaths, each over 1 second, ensuring the chest rises. 7. Continue CPR: Keep alternating 30 compressions and 2 breaths until help arrives or the child starts to breathe.
