When providing CPR to a child choose the correct combination of positioning and pressure
Show Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (car dee oh PULL mon air ee ree SUS I TA shun) is a combination of chest pumping (compressions) which moves blood from the heart to How the Lungs and the Heart WorkThe lungs’
purpose is to breathe in (inhale) air that is made of oxygen, which we need to The right side of the heart receives blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs. While If the baby stops breathing or the heart stops beatingIf a baby stops breathing, he or she is not getting the oxygen needed to stay alive. If breathing stops, the heart will also soon stop. YOU MUST ACT IMMEDIATELY BY:
How to do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)If you think the baby is not breathing:
IMPORTANT: You must practice CPR on a mannequin (doll) with a nurse to be sure you are doing it correctly. This should be done before you leave the hospital. NOTE: If you wish to become certified in CPR, contact the American Heart Association or the Red Cross in your community. Resources: Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care 2010, American Heart Association Quick Reference for CPR(Tape to a wall in a suitable place.) (Breaths per minute_________________ Compressions per minute__________________) Emergency Phone NumbersFill in the phone numbers, copy them, and tape them by your telephone:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Infants (PDF) HH-II-59 8/81, Revised 12/17, Copyright 1981, Nationwide Children's Hospital What is the correct position for CPR in child?Place the heel of one hand on the breastbone -- just below the nipples. Make sure your heel is not at the very end of the breastbone. Keep your other hand on the child's forehead, keeping the head tilted back. Press down on the child's chest so that it compresses about 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest.
What is the correct positioning for CPR?Perform chest compressions:
Place the heel of one hand on the breastbone, just below the nipples. Place the heel of your other hand on top of the first hand. Position your body directly over your hands. Give 30 chest compressions.
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