Child and Infant CPR Flashcards
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In CPR guidelines, what age range defines a 'child'?
Answer: 1 year to puberty (approximately 12 years)
AHA guidelines define a child as being between 1 year old and the onset of puberty for the purpose of CPR technique selection.
What is the correct compression depth for child CPR?
Answer: At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Child chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep — about one-third of the chest's anterior-posterior diameter.
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer child CPR?
Answer: 15:2
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.
Where is the correct pulse check location for a child?
Answer: Carotid (neck) or femoral (groin)
For a child, the carotid pulse (neck) or femoral pulse (groin) are recommended check sites; the carotid is most commonly used.
For an infant, where should you check for a pulse?
Answer: Brachial (upper arm)
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.
What is the correct compression technique for infant CPR performed by a single rescuer?
Answer: Two fingers on the center of the chest just below the nipple line
A single rescuer uses two fingers placed on the center of the infant's chest, just below the nipple line, to deliver compressions.