CPR: INFANT
Group 3
INFANT
An infant is considered a child
under the age of 12 months.
An infant has much better chance
of survival if CPR is performed
immediately.
If another person is present, tell
them to call emergency while you
start.
If you are alone with the infant,
do not call for emergency until
after you have made an attempt
to resuscitate the victim.
BEFORE
STARTING BABY
CPR:
DANGER
RESPONSE
SEND FOR HELP
DANGER
Before approaching
the baby, always
make sure the are is
safe.
RESPONSE
Check if the baby is responsive
or unresponsive.
As you approach them, call
their name.
Gently tap the bottom of the
baby’s foot to see if they
respond.
UNRESPONSIVE
If they do not respond to you in any
If the baby opens their
eyes, or gives another way they are unresponsive and
gesture, they are should be treated as quickly as
responsive. possible.
SEND FOR HELP
If the baby is unconscious, not responding or
breathing abnormally, call for an ambulance.
START BABY
CPR
Change in CPR Sequence: C-A-B Rather Than A-B-
C
C.A.B
CIRCULATION
AIRWAY
BREATHING
The CAB sequence for infants and children is recommended in
order to simplify training with the hope that more victims of
sudden cardiac arrest will receive bystander CPR.
CIRCULATION
Begin with chest compressions.
o Infant chest compressions are
performed with 2 (the middle and
index) fingers. Compress on the
sternum just below the nipple line.
o The ratio of compressions is 30 for
every 2 puffs (breaths). Count out
loud as you deliver the
compressions. The compression
depth is at least 1/3 AP diameter of
the chest. This is about 1 ½ inches.
CIRCULATION
For best results, chest
compressions on a firm surface.
o For an infant, lone rescuers,
should compress the sternum
with 2 fingers, placed just
below the intermammary line.
Do not compress over the
xiphoid or ribs.
For a child, lay rescuers should compress the lower half
of the sternum at least one third of the AP dimension of
the chest or approximately 5 cm (2 inches) with the heel
of 1 or 2 hands. Do not press on the xiphoid or the ribs.
After each compression, allow the chest to recoil
completely. because complete chest re-expansion
improves the flow of blood returning to the heart.
AIRWAY
Open the Airway
o Open the Airway: If no
breathing is detected,
gently tilt the victim's head
backward by lifting the chin.
o Do not overextend the neck
because this could result in
closing off of the airway.
BREATHING
o Breathing Cover the infant’s
nose and mouth with your
mouth. Make sure you
create a seal.
o Give the infant a quick
gentle puff (breath) from
your cheeks.
o Give the victim a chance to
exhale and repeat with
another gentle puff (breath).
THANK YOU
