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NO! If the child is not breathing, you need to call 911 immediately, then let them instruct you on what to do while help is on the way. To wait for 2 minutes before calling 911 could mean life or death for the child. The same applies if it's an adult who is not breathing - you always call 911 first!
While this is mostly correct, the AHA teaches in some modules that if you find a child or an infant unresponsive and you are alone, you need to first provide 2 minutes of CPR before going for help. The reasoning is immense, but is primarily based on a child's ability to quickly rebound from a cardiac arrest and because most cardiac issues in children are secondary to a respiratory issue. Follow your guidelines taught in your CPR course. Contact your instructor and he will be happy to explain what you should do and why!
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If A trained responder who is alone and witnesses a child who suddenly collapses in cardiac arrest should?
You should call 911 immediately but keep in mind that you only have about 4 minutes to get blood moving in the child's body before brain damage is a strong possibility. If you found the child unresponsive and not breathing and are alone, give 2 minutes of care before making the call to 911.
What should you do if your child's bedroom is on fire?
Get your children out of the house and call 911.
What can happen if a 24 month child takes half of a 325mg Percocet tablet?
The child can lose consciousness, stop breathing and die. Call 911 if this happens.
When you come upon a person with no response call 911 or start CPR first?
For an adult, call 911 first. For an infant or child, perform 2 minutes of CPR or rescue breathing as applicable first and then call 911. Better yet, if possible, have someone else call 911 while you take care of the victim.
How do you manage a child when in shock?
You should lay them down and keep them warm. You must also call 911.
What do you do if someone is not breathing?
Call 911 and then perform CPR until the paramedics come
What do you do when someone is not breathing?
Give immediate first aid and get someone to call the emergency services.
What if a child ingests Windex?
A child ingesting Windex is a potential medical emergency. The parent or caregiver should call 911 and follow the instructions given.
When you swallow your spit you taste blood there is very little in it but it this bad or a reason to call 911?
that is very common. you should have no reason to call 911. but if there is alot of blood then you should call 911.
What should you do when your mother is hurt?
If your mother is seriously hurt, you should call 911. Then if needed, you could bandage her wounds. You might even need to do mouth to mouth breathing and CPR.
How do you deal with an unconscious child in a nursery?
If you encounter an unconscious child in a nursery, the first step is to ensure the child's airway is clear by gently tilting their head back and lifting their chin to open their airway. Check for breathing by looking, listening, and feeling for breaths. If the child is not breathing, perform CPR starting with chest compressions. Call for emergency medical help immediately.
Whom should you call first if you suspect a child has eaten a poison?
Local poison control center.....number should be in front of phone book....is it seems likely you should call 911
