What should you do if you are alone and discover an unresponsive child?

The appropriate response when you are alone and discover an unresponsive child is to administer 2 minutes of CPR before calling for help. This is based on guidelines that prioritize immediate action in situations where a child is not breathing or responsive.

When a child is unresponsive, every second counts, especially in a medical emergency where cardiac arrest may be apparent. Administering CPR for those first crucial minutes can help maintain blood flow to vital organs, potentially preventing irreversible damage. By providing CPR right away, you are giving the child the best chance of survival while reducing the time without adequate oxygenation.

Calling for help before starting CPR, although important, may delay the critical response needed in an emergency. In this scenario, performing CPR first allows for immediate intervention to stabilize the child until professional help arrives.