Pediatric CPR Certification: Save a Child's Life

Pediatric CPR is designed specifically for children and infants, and should be learned by parents, teachers, and others responsible for the safety of a child. Certification can be acquired at a number of training locations, from hospitals to schools.

Definition

• CPR can save a child's life

  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is the method to keep oxygen and blood flowing when the heart stops beating.

Function

• CPR can save a child from drowning

  A child may require CPR after a head or neck injury or because of choking, drowning, severe electrical shocks, infection, or allergic reaction.

Details

• Chest compressions should be done differently for infants

  Before beginning pediatric CPR, tilt the child's head back to determine whether he is breathing, but do not spend more than 10 seconds checking for a breath. Make sure the child is flat on their back before beginning CPR.

Training

• Many locations offer CRP classes

  Take a CPR class specifically for infants and children to learn the necessary procedure; this training is sometimes included in adult training. Get certified in a class that has been approved by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross