Sternum
During CPR, you should compress the chest with two hands, using the heel of your hand to press down on the center of the chest. Do not use fingers to compress the chest as it may not be effective in providing enough pressure to circulate blood.
The scientific name for the cheekbone is zygomatic bone.
the scientific name of the thigh bone is the femur
The scientific name for the collar bone is the clavicle.
long bone
The bone that you try not to break is the xiphoid process.
Compress a child's chest 1 to 1 1/2 inches.
No; compress at 90 degree angle to chest.
The basic steps for adult and child CPR are exactly the same. Within the steps, the following are different:Do not tip the head of a child as far as an adultDo not breathe out as much air for a childDo not compress the chest as far down for a childPerform 2 minutes of CPR before activating the EMS if you are alone for a child
1/2 inch
The bone that may break is the xiphoid process.
The statement is correct.
When performing infant CPR, the depth of the compression should be 1/2 to 1 inch.
You need to locate the Sternum.
Compress the infant's chest about 1/2 to 1 inch for CPR chest compressions.
compress the lower sternum but not over the xiphoid
You are trying not to break the xiphoid process bone.