CPR Child and Infant CPR

Question 1

In CPR guidelines, what age range defines a 'child'?

Accepted Answer

1 year to puberty (approximately 12 years)

Answer

AHA guidelines define a child as being between 1 year old and the onset of puberty for the purpose of CPR technique selection.

Question 2

What is the correct compression depth for child CPR?

Accepted Answer

At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Answer

Child chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep — about one-third of the chest's anterior-posterior diameter.

Question 3

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer child CPR?

Accepted Answer

15:2

Answer

Two-rescuer child CPR uses a 15:2 ratio, which provides more frequent ventilation than the adult 30:2 ratio because respiratory arrest is a more common cause of cardiac arrest in children.

Question 4

Where is the correct pulse check location for a child?

Accepted Answer

Carotid (neck) or femoral (groin)

Answer

For a child, the carotid pulse (neck) or femoral pulse (groin) are recommended check sites; the carotid is most commonly used.

Question 5

For an infant, where should you check for a pulse?

Accepted Answer

Brachial (upper arm)

Answer

The brachial pulse on the inner upper arm is the recommended pulse check site for infants because their necks are short and the carotid is difficult to palpate.

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CPR Child and Infant CPR