Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a series of steps to help
a person who is not responding and has stopped breathing. CPR
helps deliver oxygen rich blood to the body tissue when the body
is not able to do this on its own. Reasons for Procedure CPR is
given to a child who is not breathing. Reasons for this may
include: - Sudden cardiac arrest - Cerebrovascular accident
(bleeding in the brain) - Electrical shocks and lightning
strikes - Severe infection - Drug overdose - Excessive bleeding
The outcome will depend on the cause and how soon effective CPR
was initiated. Many people are unable to regain a normal
heartbeat after it has stopped. It is possible that ribs may
fracture or break during chest compressions. Other
complications, like a puncture of a lung, are also possible.
People with weakened bones have a higher risk of fractures from
CPR. However, there is greater risk of death if CPR is delayed
or not done correctly. What to Do Prior to Procedure When you
see a child suddenly collapse or find a chi