What is the correct hand placement for CPR?
Use your fingers to locate the end of the person’s breastbone, where the ribs come together. Place two fingers at the tip of the breastbone. Place the heel of the other hand right above your fingers (on the side closest to the person’s face). Use both hands to give chest compressions.
When giving CPR to a child you should?
Shout and gently tap the child on the shoulder. If there is no response and not breathing or not breathing normally, position the infant on his or her back and begin CPR. Give 30 gentle chest compressions at the rate of 100-120/minute. Use two or three fingers in the center of the chest just below the nipples.
How many hands do you use when giving a child compressions?
Use 1 or 2 hands for compressions, depending on the size of the child. If you become fatigued during compressions, use both hands to ensure you continue to reach the desired depth (about 2 inches or 1/3 the depth of the child’s chest).
How long should you feel for a pulse before starting CPR on a child?
Feel for the child’s carotid pulse (on the side of the neck) or femoral pulse (on the inner thigh in the crease between their leg and groin) for 5 but no more than 10 seconds. If you cannot feel a pulse (or if you are unsure), begin CPR by doing 15 compressions followed by two breaths.
Is CPR performed differently for adults children and infants?
Why These Differences Exist Obviously, a fully developed adult body differs significantly from that of a child. Not only are they different in size but also weight and bone density. While adult and pediatric CPR both require chest compressions and rescue breaths, their application differs slightly.
What are the only times you may stop administering CPR once you start?
You should stop giving CPR to a victim if you experience signs of life. If the patient opens their eyes, makes a movement, sound, or starts breathing, you should stop giving compression. However, when you stop and the patient becomes uncurious again, you should resume CPR.
Child age range is 1 year to 8 years of age when using an AED; Child age range is 1 year to puberty for CPR.
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