Paediatric BLS

Question 1

What are the steps for paediatric basic life support?

Answer 1

1. Assess for danger and remove you and child from danger.
2. Response - shout in both ears, trap squeeze.
3. Shout for help
4. Head tilt, chin lift
5. 5 rescue breaths first
6. If still not breathing - 15 chest compressions : 2 rescue breaths

Question 2

How should you do chest compressions in children and at what age do you start using the adult method?

Answer 2

1. 1 hand for compressions

2. >8 years old

Question 3

What should you do in a child if the chest does not rise after you give rescue breaths?

Answer 3

1. Consider respiratory obstruction
2. Do 5 intrascapular back blows with child on lap, then 5 more rescue breaths.
3. If nothing still and child >1 year old, position supine and give 5 abdominal thrusts.