I pray you never need this information but here it is should you need it.
Infants are defined as UNDER 1 YEAR OLD.
*If you are alone with the infant give 2 minutes of CPR before calling 911*
- SHOUT AND TAP – Tap the infant on the shoulder and shout. If no response or not breathing start CPR.
- CHEST COMPRESSIONS – Give 30 compressions in the center of the chest just below the nipples at the rate of 100-120/ minute. 1.5 inches deep.
3. OPEN THE AIRWAY – Head tilt, chin lift.
4. GIVE 2 GENTLE BREATHS – If the infant is not breathing give 2 breaths, cover the infants MOUTH & NOSE with your mouth. Each breath should be 1 second long, you should see the chest rise and fall.
CONTINUE WITH 30 COMPRESSIONS AND 2 BREATHS UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
It’s great to arm yourself with knowledge.
Click here and take 2 minutes to watch a CPR video it really helps to put the steps together.
Or better yet click here to take a CPR class!
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