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ortant If there are no child pads or if there isn't a child key or switch, use the adult
pads. Also, if the child is older than 8, use adult pads. (If you think the child
might be 8 or older, assume he is, and use the adult pads.) When you put the
pads on the chest, make sure they don't touch each other. If a child is very
small, you may need to put 1 pad on the child's chest and the other on the
child's back.
If you have access to an AED, use it as quickly as possible. Make sure no one
is touching the child just before pushing the "SHOCK" button. If you can't find
an AED quickly, don't wait. Start CPR.
AB
Figure 51 . A, Placing child pads on a child. B, Making sure no one is touching
the child.
Assess and Phone Your Emergency Response Number (or 911)
Definitions and Now that you've learned how to give CPR, it's time to learn when to give CPR.
Key Facts If a child doesn't respond and if that child isn't breathing or is only gasping,
then you need to give CPR.
If you are not sure whether to give CPR, go ahead and give it. It's better to give
CPR to someone who doesn't need it than not to give it to someone who does
need it.
Action: Before you give CPR, make sure the scene is safe. Look for anything nearby
Make Sure the that might hurt you. You don't want to hurt yourself.
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pads. Also, if the child is older than 8, use adult pads. (If you think the child
might be 8 or older, assume he is, and use the adult pads.) When you put the
pads on the chest, make sure they don't touch each other. If a child is very
small, you may need to put 1 pad on the child's chest and the other on the
child's back.
If you have access to an AED, use it as quickly as possible. Make sure no one
is touching the child just before pushing the "SHOCK" button. If you can't find
an AED quickly, don't wait. Start CPR.
AB
Figure 51 . A, Placing child pads on a child. B, Making sure no one is touching
the child.
Assess and Phone Your Emergency Response Number (or 911)
Definitions and Now that you've learned how to give CPR, it's time to learn when to give CPR.
Key Facts If a child doesn't respond and if that child isn't breathing or is only gasping,
then you need to give CPR.
If you are not sure whether to give CPR, go ahead and give it. It's better to give
CPR to someone who doesn't need it than not to give it to someone who does
need it.
Action: Before you give CPR, make sure the scene is safe. Look for anything nearby
Make Sure the that might hurt you. You don't want to hurt yourself.
Scene Is Safe
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