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the same as you would with a person, just careful.

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When performing CPR on an infant you should only use the fore- and middle fingers on each hand rather than the whole hand.

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One hand should remain on the forehead to keep the airway open while the other hand does the compressions.

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Place your one hand on infants forehead while doing compressions with the other hand.

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Hand goes on the forehead to keep the airway open.

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