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Published: May 17, 2023
Learning to save lives can start as early as age 4, according to new scientific statement
A new scientific statement, co-authored by the American Heart Association, outlines best practices for building skills over time so kids can become lifesavers by middle school
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Mom showing daughter proper CPR form
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
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Mom showing daughter proper CPR form
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Mom showing son CPR
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Mom showing son CPR
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Woman showing child CPR technique
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Woman showing child CPR technique
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Mom showing daughter CPR hand placement
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Mom showing daughter CPR hand placement
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Woman showing child 9-1-1 on phone
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Woman showing child 9-1-1 on phone
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Young girl dialing 911
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Young girl dialing 911
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Child with phone to dial 9-1-1
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Child with phone to dial 9-1-1
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Child with 9-1-1 on phone
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Child with 9-1-1 on phone
Note: This photo is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs and calling 9-1-1.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
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Parents showing children CPR techniques b-roll
Note: This general video is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
download and watch with your favorite video player!
Parents showing children CPR techniques b-roll
Note: This general video is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
Children learning to dial 911 b-roll
Note: This general video is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
download and watch with your favorite video player!
Children learning to dial 911 b-roll
Note: This general video is for illustrative purposes only to introduce the concept of lifesaving CPR. Older children and adults are encouraged to take a course led by AHA instructors to earn a course completion card in CPR and AED use.
Even if children are too young or small to perform an effective chest compression, they can begin learning the steps, hand placement and rhythm for proper CPR and begin to learn about AEDs.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
School zone B-roll
General video of a school zone, children crossing a school crosswalk with crossing guards.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
download and watch with your favorite video player!
School zone B-roll
General video of a school zone, children crossing a school crosswalk with crossing guards.
copyright American Heart Association 2023
Please see AHA/ASA Multimedia Materials Usage Policy .
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