Steps in the Pediatric Chain of Survival
The steps in the pediatric chain of survival are:
•Prevention of injuries or trauma and cardiac arrest
•Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures
•Early access to emergency medicine services or systems that is prepared for the child’s needs
•Early and effective and well-equipped pediatric advanced life support
Explanation:
The prime step is to prevent the child from any injury, accident, or trauma which could lead to cardiac arrest. Child should be monitored vigilantly to avoid any life-threatening situations or conditions.
Knowledge of CPR and first-aid methods and applying the same at appropriate time in the crucial time improves survival rate.
Reaching a pediatric EMS at the earliest prevents complications and increases survival rate.
Providing advanced life support treatments will not only increase survival rate but also improve the quality of life
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