2. When to call an ambulance
for a child
0If the child is not breathing or
lifeless.
0Difficulty in breathing
0Unconscious child
0Change in mental status
-Unusual behavior
-Difficulty waking up
4. What to know when calling
for help
0When you call, speak clearly, slowly, and
calmly.
Information that you need to provide:
-Your name
-Address
-Phone number
-Location of ill/injured child(ren)
-Number of ill/injured child(ren)
-Problem
5. What to do until help
arrives
0Do not leave an ill/injured child
alone once the call has been made.
0Do not move an injured child
unless he or she is in danger.
0Do not remove any embedded
objects from a wound.
0Keep the child as warm and
comfortable as possible.
6. 0If not breathing or stops breathing,
administer CPR.
0If bleeding โ apply direct pressure with
a clean cloth.
0If burned โ cover with clean cloth. Do
not put ice, butter, cream or ointment on
the burn. Do not break blisters.
0If seizures โ clear the area and allow
the seizure to occur. Do not put anything
in the child's mouth.