Recognizing Infant CPR Needs: Signs and Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of an infant in need of CPR include:

- Unconsciousness

- No breathing or gasping

- No pulse

Additional signs that may indicate the need for CPR include:

- Bluish or ashen skin color

- Limpness

- Unresponsive to stimuli, such as pinching the skin or shouting

If you suspect that an infant is in need of CPR, call 911 immediately and begin CPR while you wait for help to arrive.