This lesson is an extension of the focus on BLS. The emphasis in this lesson is on situations with two rescuers involving children. In these critical situations, it is important to know the responsibilities of each rescuer in order to provide the best possible outcome.

"If you are not alone with a child, first tap their shoulders and talk loudly to the child to determine if they are responsive.

If the child does not respond and is not breathing (or is only gasping for air), then send the second rescuer to call 911 and get an AED (if you are not in a healthcare facility), or activate emergency response system and get a defibrillator (if you are in a healthcare facility).

Assess if they are breathing while feeling for the child’s carotid pulse (on the side of the neck) or femoral pulse (on the inner thigh in the crease between their leg and groin) for no more than 10 seconds.

If you cannot feel a pulse, or if you are unsure, begin CPR by doing 15 compressions followed by two breaths. If you can feel a pulse but the pulse rate is less than 60 beats per minute, begin CPR. This rate is too slow for a child.

When the second rescuer returns, begin CPR by performing 15 compressions yourself and two breaths by the second rescuer.

Use and follow the prompts on the AED or the defibrillator while continuing CPR until EMS arrives or until child’s condition normalizes."

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