Begin rescue breathing or CPR right away and continue until aid comes. If you are alone and the youngster is not breathing or has no pulse, begin Rescue Breathing or CPR right away. Call 9-1-1 after one minute. Return to the youngster and keep performing CPR until aid comes. If there is someone else around, they can help perform CPR too. Make sure that you tell them what to look for while they are doing it. Children can drown in as little as four inches of water over their head. Don't wait to get them out of the pool! Don't try to lift the child out by themselves. Instead, call for help from neighbors or store employees. Don't use a ladder! A falling child can injure yourself too. Use a platform handle or a chair to reach them. Children can die from drowning even if they aren't actually unconscious at the time. Save them by getting them out of the pool immediately!