Infants (Up to 12 Months) and Children (1-8 Years Old)

If only one rescuer is available, perform one minute of CPR and then call 911 or seek medical aid. If two rescuers are available,one should call 911 or seek medical aid while the other begins CPR. Then the two should relieve each other as they become tired.

• Perform steps 1-5 under Rescue Breathing for Adults and Children.
• Check pulse for 5-10 seconds as described in "Checking Pulse". If pulse is present, go to "Rescue Breathing for Infants and Small Children."
• For infants, place your fingers just below the breast line (B). For small children, locate the compression point as indicated in" CPR- Adults and Children."
• Compress the sternum for infants 1/2" to 1" and for children 1" to 1 1/2". Give compressions at the rate of at lest 100 per minute for both infants and children.
• Pause to give on, slow breath every 5 compressions

• After one minute, check the pulse for 5 seconds.
• Send someone to call 911 or seek medical aid.
• If no pulse, continue CPR until professional help arrives.

Perform only on an unconscious patient with no pulse who is not breathing.