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Acutely III child part 1

A 12-month-old infant found unresponsive in kindergarten, you were there as health visitor, you asked for activation of EMS and to bring a nearby automated external defibrillator (AED) machine, you check the pulse; it was 60/min. Your next response is to

ExplanationIn summary, the plan of action for an unwitnessed infant found unresponsive as follows Activate EMS and ask for AED machine. " Check for definite pulse, if found give one breath every 3 seconds. Recheck pulse if it is< 60/min add chest compressions. In case of no pulse found start directly chest compressions, for one rescuer give 30 compressions with 2 breaths and for 2 rescuersgive 15 compressionsand 2 breaths, reassess every 2 minutes. * Check for the rhythm if it is shockable or not, if it is shockable give one shock and continue CPR. Continue CPR until health care provider comes or the victim moves.