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What to use when giving chest compressions to an infant?
you give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
When a lone rescuer is administering chest compressions?
30 compressions that are done with frequency of at least 100/minute. Interupted by 2 rescue breaths
What is administering CPR for children?
Something as for adults, just use only one hand.
What is the preferred technique for providing chest compressions during a2 rescuer CPR for an infant?
use only two fingers to push, place them in the middle of the chest between the two nipples, and compress the chest firmly but gently
What do you do if a firm base is not available for chest compressions?
A firm base is needed for chest compressions to enable the depth and ratio of the compressions to be effective. If we do not have a firm base then we would lose some of the power needed into the ground below.
What fingers do you use for chest compressions during CPR for a child?
For a child, use the heel of one hand located on the center of the chest, on the sternum. For an infant, use 2 or 3 fingers (index, middle, and ring fingers) on the sternum, just below the nipple line.
Where should you put your hands to do CPR on an adult or child?
For both adults and children, place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line, and then stack the other hand on top. Keep your arms straight and use your body weight to compress the chest at a depth of about 2 inches for adults and about 1.5 inches for children, at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Ensure that you allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.
Continuous effective CPR proper chest compressions and ventilations should include?
Continuous effective CPR proper chest compressions and ventilations should include: 1. Open the airway properly (head tilt chin lift method unless head or back injury then use jaw thrust method) and to the correct angle (more angle for adults, less for a child and even less for an infant) 2. Ensure each breath makes the chest rise the proper amount (Adult 1 1/2 - 2 inches; Child 1 - 1 1/2 inches; Infant 1/2 - 1 inch) 3. Don't blow too hard or too fast when giving breaths (air will go into stomach) 4. For chest compressions ensure proper hand and body location 5. Ensure each compression is to the proper depth (Adult 1 1/2 - 2 inches; Child 1 - 1 1/2 inches; Infant 1/2 - 1 inch) 6. Don't jerk when giving compressions 7. Hands should not leave chest on the up motion of compressions 8. Count out loud when giving compressions to maintain rhythm
Where do you measure with 2 fingers on the sternum each time for CPR compressions?
You don't put your fingers anywhere unless you're rescuing an infant. for adults and children, place the heel of you dominant hand on the center of the victims chest and place your other hand on top of it, interlocking your fingers. Then, push with the weight of your body from your shoulders at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. For Infants, place 2-3 fingers on the chest, just below the nipple line at compress the chest 1/4 - 1/2 inches at 100 compressions per min.
When administering CPR for children you should use how many reps and compressions?
Infant, Child, Adult CPR all the same cycle/rate; 30 compressions, 2 breaths.
What do do if a firm base for a chest compression's is not available?
You must find a firm base to do compressions for CPR. Without a firm base, the compressions are not effective. Hence, for example, you can't do CPR in the water. Use any materials around for a firm base such as a plywood.
What ratio should a lone rescuer use when he performs CPR?
30 pushes (also called compressions) and 2 breaths for an Adult, Infant, or Child.
