A young child involved in a multiple-casualty incident is found lying on the ground with obvious deformity to the left thigh. Using the Jump START system for triage, you note that he is not breathing. Which one of the following should you do next?

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Opening the airway and checking for a radial pulse is the next step according to the Jump START system for pediatric triage in mass casualty incidents. If a child is not breathing, the first action is to open the airway, which can sometimes automatically correct the problem if the airway was obstructed. Checking for a pulse helps determine the circulation status and further guides the triage process.

A Young Child Involved in a Multiple-Casualty Incident Is Found