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Q: When performing CPR on a child how deep should you compress the chest?
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How far do you compress chest during CPR?

Compress a child's chest 1 to 1 1/2 inches.


How deep do you compress the chest for an adult when performing chest compressions?

Chest compressions on adults should be 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep.


What is the depth of the chest child compression?

The depth of chest compressions in child CPR is 1 to 1 1/2 inches. A child is about 1 to 8 years old.


How far should you compress the chest when performing CPR?

When performing compressions on child or infant casualties the depth of compressions should be a third of the depth of an adult, all whilst being at the same rate of 100-120 compressions per minute at a rate of 30/2.


What is correct depth of chest compression for a child victim?

Compress a child's chest 1 - 1 1/2 inches per compression.


What is correct depth for chest compression of child victim?

Compress a child's chest 1 - 1 1/2 inches per compression.


How many pounds of pressure is a applied during chest compressions?

For an Adult, apply pressure to compress chest 2 inches. For a Child, apply pressure to compress chest 1 - 1 1/2 inches. For an Infant, apply pressure to compress chest 1/2 - 1 inches.


When performing chest compressions on a child use the?

theheel of the hand


When performig CPR on a child about how deepshould you cmpress th chest.?

Compress the infant chest 1/2 to 1 inches.


When performing a chest comperssions on a child the sternum should be deressed?

Depress the sternum 1 to 1 1/2 inches.


What s the recommended rate for performing chest compressions?

AED on a child


When giving child CPR how many inches do you compress the chest?

1 - 1½ inches for a child, ½ to 1 inch for an infant.