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First aid advice for an unresponsive casualty. Find out what to do if someone faints, how to put someone in the recovery position and how to do CPR.

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Baby CPR - give 30 chest pumps

How to do CPR on a baby (under one year old)

If a baby is not responding to you and not breathing normally, you will need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and start CPR straight away. Learn what to do.

Child CPR - give rescue breaths

How to do CPR on a child

If a child is unresponsive and not breathing normally you will need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and perform child CPR straight away. Learn what to do.

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How to do CPR on an adult

If an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and start CPR straight away. Learn what to do.

First aid - cradle your baby with the head tilted downwards

How to put a baby in the recovery position

If a baby is not responding to you but breathing normally, it’s safe to put them in the recovery position to keep the airway open and to prevent them from choking. Learn how.

Child recovery position - roll the child towards you

How to put a child in the recovery position

If a child is not responding to you but breathing normally, it’s safe to put them in the recovery position. Learn what to do.

Adult recovery position - make sure airway is open

How to put an adult in the recovery position

It’s safe to place someone in the recovery position who is not responding to you but is breathing normally. Learn what to do.

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Sometimes people faint if there is not enough blood flowing to the brain. Find out what could cause fainting, and what to do.

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