Note to Instructor: How to answer questions that participants often ask
1. Do I have to put my mouth on the child’s mouth?
Yes. Hands-only CPR is only for adults because they are more likely to need CPR because of problems with their hearts. Children are more likely to need CPR because of problems with breathing.
2. What if the child vomits?
It could happen. Then the vomit could get in the airway, so you need to turn the child’s head to the side, wipe out the vomit the best you can, and continue doing CPR.
3. Why do I need to turn the child on his side if he starts breathing?
By rolling the child on his side with his head tilted slightly back, you’re keeping his airway open to allow him to breathe on his own. If he vomits while on his side, he is less likely to choke on his vomit.
4. Are you actually breathing enough oxygen into the child’s lungs since it’s your exhaled breaths?
Yes. Although there is less oxygen in your exhaled air, there is still enough to help save a life when you are giving rescue breaths.
5. Can I hurt the child, such as break a rib, when doing CPR?
Yes, there is some risk in rescue procedures. But the benefit of saving a life outweighs the risk. Using proper CPR technique minimizes the risk.
6. How do I know if CPR is working?
You’ll know your rescue breath technique is okay if the child’s chest just barely rises. Breathing and moving are signs that the child’s heart and lungs are functioning.
7.
If I start CPR and the child starts breathing before I can call 9-1-1, do I still have to call 9-1-1?
Yes. 8. Does CPR always work – will it always save a life?
It’s most likely you can save a life if the person is young, healthy, and it hasn’t been very long since the child stopped breathing. The longer the child goes without oxygen, the less likely it is that the technique will work. The important thing is to do everything you know to help the person. Continue doing CPR until 9-1-1 arrives.
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