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.
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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.