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CPR for Infants

Infant CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) is emergency care that is given to a baby who has stopped breathing. It is normally performed on infants and newborns during their first year of life.

CPR consists of mouth-to-mouth respiration and chest compression which allows oxygenated blood to circulate to vital organs such as the brain and heart. CPR can keep a baby alive until more advanced procedures can be administered. CPR started by a bystander doubles the likelihood of survival for victims of cardiac arrest.

Shout and Tap

Shout and gently tap the child on the shoulder. If there is no response, position the infant on his or her back

Open The Airway

Open the airway using a head tilt lifting of chin. Do not tilt the head too far back.

Give 2 Breaths

If the baby is NOT breathing give 2 small gentle breaths. Cover the baby's mouth and nose with your mouth. Each breath should be 1.5 to 2 seconds long. You should see the baby's chest rise with each breath.

Determine Pulselessness

Try to feel for a pulse in the inside ofupper arm.

Give 5 Compression's

Give five gentle chest compressions at the rate of 100 per minute. Position your 3rd and 4th fingers in the center of the chest half an inch below the nipples. Press down only 1/2 to 1 inches.

Repeat

Repeat with 1 breath and 5 compressions. After one minute of repeated cycles call 911. If you feel a pulse return give one breath every 3 seconds and discontinue chest compression's.

These instructions are to be used as a free guide and an informational resource, but cannot replace real CPR or first aid training. Please try to attend a CPR training course in your community and help save lives. If you are interested in learning more about CPR visit Learn CPR: http://www.learncpr.org/index.html

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