University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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37

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

**Chest Compression** **1. Infant** * **Age:** Less than 1 year old * **Placement:** Center of the chest, one finger width below the nipple line. * **Depth:** One-third to one-half the anterior-posterior chest diameter (1.5 to 2 inches). * **Compression and ventilation rate:** 15:2 * **Compression rate:** 100-120 per minute * **Location of pulse check:** Brachial pulse **2. Child** * **Age:** 1-8 years old * **Placement:** Center of the chest, one hand width below the nipple line. * **Depth:** One-third the anterior-posterior chest diameter (2 inches). * **Compression and ventilation rate:** 15:2 * **Compression rate:** 100-120 per minute * **Location of pulse check:** Carotid pulse **Adult CPR Hand Placement** * **Depth:** Press down at least 2 inches (5-6 cm) * **Compression and ventilation rate:** 30:2 * **Compression rate:** 100-120 per minute * **Location:** Pulse location - carotid pulse **Infant CPR Hand Placement** * **Position:** Place 2 fingers in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line. * **Compress:** Depth of 1.5 inches or less than one-third the depth of the chest * **Compression and ventilation rate:** 30:2 * **Compression rate:** 100-120 per minute * **For babies above 1 year old, same CPR procedure as an adult.** * **For infants, their bodies are soft, so place their bodies flat on their back on a firm surface.** * Place the heel of the hand on the center of the chest. * The place of second hand should be placed adjacent the chest. * The chest compression depth should be 2 inches or about 1/3 the depth of the chest. * Chest compression rate are the same with adults, which is 100-120 compressions per minute.