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Drowning in Children

Call 911:

This article is just a guideline. It is important to learn CPR to know how to do it correctly. For more information about a CPR course, go to redcross.org or heart.org.

1. Get Help

2. Move the Child

3. Check for Breathing and Responsiveness

4.  If the Child Is Not Breathing, Check Pulse

5. If There is No Pulse, Start CPR

If the child doesn’t respond and isn’t breathing:

 

6. Repeat if Child Is Still Not Breathing

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on September 21, 2011