Child and Infant CPR Flashcards
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How should you check for a pulse in an infant?
Answer: Brachial pulse on the inside of the upper arm
The brachial artery on the inner upper arm is the recommended pulse check site for infants.
How long should you take to check for a pulse before starting compressions?
Answer: No more than 10 seconds
Spend no more than 10 seconds checking a pulse to avoid delaying compressions.
If a child has a pulse of less than 60 beats per minute with signs of poor perfusion, what should you do?
Answer: Begin chest compressions
A heart rate under 60 with poor perfusion in a child is treated by starting chest compressions.
If a child or infant has a pulse but is not breathing normally, what care is given?
Answer: Rescue breaths about every 2 to 3 seconds (about 20 to 30 per minute)
With a pulse but no breathing, provide rescue breaths roughly every 2 to 3 seconds.
Why is allowing full chest recoil between compressions important?
Answer: It lets the heart refill with blood
Full recoil allows the heart to refill, improving blood flow on the next compression.
To minimize interruptions, compressions should be paused for no longer than how many seconds for breaths or other tasks?
Answer: No more than 10 seconds
Interruptions in compressions should be limited to less than 10 seconds to maintain blood flow.
When should rescuers performing compressions switch roles, if possible?
Answer: About every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue
Switch compressors about every 2 minutes because fatigue reduces compression quality.