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Is a techniques of basic life support for the purpose of oxygenation of the heart,
lungs and brain until and unless the appropriate medical treatment can come and
restore the normal cardiopulmonary function.
Purposes
1. To maintain an open and clear airway
2. To maintain breathing by external ventilation
3. To maintain blood circulation by external cardiac massages
4. To save life of the infant/children
5. To provide basic life support till medical and advanced life support arrives
Materials Needed
o Backboard or other hard surface
o Non sterile gloves & Mask
o Manual defibrillator or an AED equipped with a pediatric attenuator
o Advanced airway supplies (e.g., LMA, ETT, Combitube) in pediatric sizes
o Bag Valve Mask
ASSESSMENT