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   HOW TO PERFORM INFANTS CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION?

  • ·       For a baby, shout to get the baby’s attention, using the baby’s name if you know it. If the baby does not respond, tap the bottom of the baby’s foot and shout again while checking for breathing, life-threatening bleeding or another obvious life-threatening condition
  • ·       Check for no more than 10 seconds
  • ·       If the baby does not respond and is not breathing or only gasping, CALL 1-1-2 and get equipment, or tell someone to do so

 

1.     Place the child or baby on their back on a firm, flat surface
2.     For a baby, stand or kneel to the side of the baby, with your hips at a slight angle
3.     Give 30 compressions
4.     For a baby, place both thumbs (side-by-side) on the center of the baby’s chest, just below the nipple line
5.     Use the other fingers to encircle the baby’s chest toward the back, providing support
6.     Using both thumbs at the same time, push hard down and fast about 1 ½ inches at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute
7.     Allow the chest to return to its normal position after each compression
8.     Alternatively, for a baby, use the two-finger technique
9.     Use two fingers placed parallel to the chest in the center of the chest
10.  For a baby, if you can’t reach the depth of 1 ½ inches, consider using the one-hand technique
11.  Give 2 breaths
12.  For a baby, open the airway to a neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique
13.  Blow into the child or baby’s mouth for about 1 second
14.  Ensure each breath makes the chest rise
15.  Allow the air to exit before giving the next breath
16.  If the first breath does not cause the chest to rise, retilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the second breath. If the second breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway
17.  Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths until:
18.  You notice an obvious sign of life

         An AED is ready to use

         Another trained responder is available to take over compressions

         EMS personnel arrive and begin their care

         You are alone and too tired to continue

         The scene becomes unsafe

★You have performed approximately 2 minutes of CPR (5 sets of 30:2), you are alone and caring for baby, and you need to call 1-1-2

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