Emergency Pediatric First Aid & CPR

Pediatric First Aid

Safe practices in child caresettings, home, and play can prevent many pediatric injuries, illnesses, and deaths from occurring. However, once a sudden injury or illness has occurred, effective pediatric first aid can often minimize its severity, improve recovery, or prevent permanent disability or death.

Pediatric first aid is the immediate care given to a suddenly ill or injured child until a medical professional or a parent or legal guardian assumes responsibility.