Child CPR (1- onset of puberty)
CPR for children is similar to performing for adults.
There are, however, 3 differences.
1) If you are alone with the child give two minutes
(5 cycles) of CPR before calling 911
2) Use the heel of one hand for chest compressions
3) Compress at a depth of about 1-1.5 inches
INFANT CPR
Infant
An infant is considered a child
under the age of 12 months.
An infant has a much better
chance of survival if CPR is
performed immediately.
If another person is present, tell
them to call 911 while you start
CPR.
If you are alone with the infant,
do not dial 911 until after you
have made an attempt to
resuscitate the victim.
Responsiveness
To check an infant for
responsiveness, gently tap
or flick the feet and as if the
infant is “OK”.
If there is no movement or
sound from the baby,
immediately check the
airway.
C = Circulation
Begin with chest compressions.
Infant chest compressions are
performed with 2 (the middle and
index) fingers. Compress on the
sternum just below the nipple
line.
The ratio of compressions is 30
for every 2 puffs (breaths).
Count out loud as you deliver the
compressions. The compression
depth is about 1 ½ inches.
A = Airway
Next, Open the Airway:
If no breathing is detected,
gently tilt the victim's head
backward by lifting the
chin.
Do not overextend the neck
because this could result in
closing off of the airway.
B = Breathing
Cover the infant’s nose and
mouth with your mouth.
Make sure you create a seal.
Give the infant a quick
gentle puff (breath) from
your cheeks.
Give the victim a chance to
exhale and repeat with
another gentle puff (breath).
