CPR Child and Infant CPR 2

Question 1

What is the preferred two-rescuer compression technique for infant CPR?

Accepted Answer

Two thumb-encircling hands technique

Answer

When two rescuers are present for infant CPR, the two thumb-encircling hands technique is preferred because it generates higher coronary perfusion pressure.

Question 2

What is the correct compression depth for an infant?

Accepted Answer

At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Answer

Infant compressions should be at least 1.5 inches (4 cm) deep — approximately one-third of the anteroposterior chest diameter.

Question 3

Why is respiratory arrest a more common trigger for pediatric cardiac arrest than in adults?

Accepted Answer

Children's cardiac arrests are more often caused by airway or breathing problems rather than primary cardiac events

Answer

Pediatric cardiac arrests are most often caused by respiratory failure (hypoxia) rather than primary cardiac dysrhythmias, making airway management especially critical in children.

Question 4

How should you open the airway in an infant?

Accepted Answer

Neutral or slightly sniffing position (gentle tilt)

Answer

For infants, the airway is opened with a neutral or slight sniffing position — over-extending the neck can actually close the infant's soft airway.

Question 5

When performing mouth-to-mouth-and-nose rescue breathing for an infant, how much air should you deliver?

Accepted Answer

Just enough to see the chest rise

Answer

For infants, deliver only enough air to produce visible chest rise — over-inflation can cause barotrauma and gastric distension.

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CPR Child and Infant CPR 2