Parents: How To Perform CPR (For a Drowning Child) VIDEO

How To Do CPR For a Drowning Child

For everyone that has kids, works with kids or has a swimming pool.

Steps:

1. Identify someone around and tell them to call an Ambulance.
2. Check if the victim is responsive, e.g. asking “Are you ok?” For a baby, put your ear to their mouth to hear if they are breathing. If they don’t respond or are having trouble breathing,
3. Start pushing down on the chest. Use 2 hands for an adult, 2 fingers for a baby. Just below the nipple line, solidly push down on the chest (about 5cm or 2 inches into the chest).
4. 30 Push Downs (Compressions), then 2 breaths in the mouth, then repeat.
5. Keep going until a doctor or Paramedic arrives.
6. If the person starts spluttering or coughing up water, turn them onto their side to make it easier for them to let the water out.
7. Even if the person comes to and seems ok, BE SURE to take them to a Doctor immediately, as often water can still be in the lungs, which can result in “dry-drowning” and even death, as much as a day later.

CPR keeps blood flowing around the body, carrying oxygen to the brain, heart and vital parts. Even if the person is not breathing, keep going with compressing their chest until the Paramedics arrive, it could be the difference between saving that person’s life, it’s that important. The chest compressions are vitally important to keep the heart pumping and the blood and oxygen flowing around the body.

Anyone has the ability to save a life, if you would like to find out more, sign up for a First Aid Course in your local area.

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