Child and Infant CPR Flashcards

What is the correct compression depth for an infant during CPR?

Answer: About 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Infant compressions should be about 1.5 inches, roughly one-third the depth of the chest.

Which technique is recommended for chest compressions on an infant when a single rescuer is present?

Answer: Two-finger technique on the lower half of the breastbone

A lone rescuer uses the two-finger technique just below the nipple line on the lower half of the breastbone.

What compression depth is recommended for a child (age 1 to puberty) during CPR?

Answer: About 2 inches (5 cm)

Child compressions should be about 2 inches, or one-third the depth of the chest.

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on a child or infant?

Answer: 30:2

A single rescuer uses 30 compressions to 2 breaths for children and infants, the same as for adults.

When two rescuers perform CPR on an infant, what compression-to-ventilation ratio is used?

Answer: 15:2

With two trained rescuers, infants and children receive 15 compressions to 2 breaths.

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

Answer: Two thumb-encircling hands technique

The two thumb-encircling hands technique is preferred for infants when two rescuers are present because it produces better blood flow.

What compression rate is recommended for child and infant CPR?

Answer: 100 to 120 per minute

The recommended rate is 100 to 120 compressions per minute for all ages.