How do you perform a breathing and pulse check on a child?

To perform a breathing and pulse check on a child, it is essential to open the airway correctly and assess both breathing and pulse simultaneously. Opening the airway to a slightly past neutral position is important because it helps to ensure that the airway is adequately opened for optimal ventilation. This position is typically more effective than other arrangements, allowing air to pass freely into the lungs.

Checking for breathing and pulse at the same time is crucial because it allows for a quick assessment of the child’s circulatory and respiratory status. Doing this for at least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds ensures that there is sufficient time to determine whether the child is breathing adequately and has a pulse, without delaying necessary care if the child is in distress.

Thus, selecting the option that includes both the proper method of opening the airway and the simultaneous assessment of breathing and pulse reflects the best practice guidelines for Basic Life Support in children.