Paediatric basic life support, foreign body airway obstruction

What will we learn in this unit?

  • algorithm of approach to the unresponsive child (SSS ABC)
  • algorithm of basic life support for children
  • recognition and treatment of the airway obstruction in adults and children

Take home message:

  • Breathing is an integral part of the CPR algorithm for children.
  • If you can not recall how to perform the CPR of a child, you can proceed as in the CPR of an adult.
  • Airway obstruction is a life-threatening condition that requires an immediate rescuer’s response.

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