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1st Link- Assessment
Open airways
CHILD/BABY
is Not Breathing
TIME LINE
0-30 Seconds
2nd Link-Start Early CPR
Send your help now to call 999/112
You must start CPR "NOW"
5 Breaths 30 Compression's
Followed by
2 Breaths 30 Compression's
Remember if your on your own this is 1 minute of CPR you must take baby with you or leave the child and phone 999/112
TIME LINE
30 Seconds - 10 Minutes
3rd Link-Early AED
4th Link-Early Primary Care
Remind Helper to Get
AED after calling
Ambulance
ON YOUR OWN?
if it takes you 3-5 minutes
to get the AED yourself
forget about it.
Keep CPR going and don't stop. Do not let the child's brain deprive of oxygen!
TIME LINE
2 Minutes -10 Minutes
4th Link-Early Primary Care
4th Link-Early Primary Care
4th Link-Early Primary Care
Continue CPR until a ambulance has arrived, even when the AED has not been used or has failed to work.
10 Minute Rule
4th Link-Early Primary Care
10 Minute Rule
The 10 minute rule is connected very closely with the chain of survival, with every minute that passes the casualty loses 10% of the chance of full recovery. Take away one of the links i.e. CPR and the casualty will rapidly deteriorate and die.
Important!
4th Link-Early Primary Care
10 Minute Rule
The Chain of survival is slightly different for a Child/Baby, compared to an adult it is important that this is understood. The 10 minute rule must be considered and you must buy time.
This is taught in detail at Life Lines first aid courses