CPR for Infants (Age <1)
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1. Shout and Tap
Shout and gently tap the child on the shoulder. If there is no response and not breathing or not breathing normally, position the infant on his or her back and begin CPR. |
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2. Give 30 Compressions
Give 30 gentle chest compressions at the rate of 100-120/minute. Use two or three fingers in the center of the chest just below the nipples. Press down approximately one-third the depth of the chest (about 1 and a half inches). |
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3. Open The Airway
Open the airway using a head tilt lifting of chin. Do not tilt the head too far back |
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4. Give 2 Gentle Breaths
If the baby is not breathing or not breathing normally, cover the baby's mouth and nose with your mouth and give 2 gentle breaths. Each breath should be 1 second long. You should see the baby's chest rise with each breath. |
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